„Within the May 2025 business survey, managers from the manufacturing industry predict for the next three months, moderate growth in production volume (short-term balance +9%). Regarding the number of employees, relative stability is estimated, the short-term balance being -4%. For the prices of industrial products, an increase is forecast in the next three months (short-term balance +30%)”, show the data published by the INS.
For the construction sector, estimates indicate a more pronounced increase in the volume of works (short-term balance +23%), accompanied by a moderate increase in the number of employees (short-term balance +7%). At the same time, a considerable increase in the prices of construction works is expected (short-term balance +39%).
In retail trade, managers anticipate a relative stability of economic activity (short-term balance +1%) and of orders to suppliers (short-term balance +5%). As for per...