These figures were compiled as part of the National Bureau of Statistics’ regular survey.
The statistics office reported that moderate price growth is expected in all three sectors in the fourth quarter.
Economic activity in the three sectors (manufacturing, construction and trade) is expected to remain relatively stable in the fourth quarter, with the corresponding balance standing at 3 per cent.
This indicator is calculated as the difference between the proportion of respondents expecting positive changes and the proportion of those with negative forecasts.
Total sales revenue in the sectors under review is forecast to remain relatively stable (balance: 0 per cent), whilst the number of staff is also unlikely to change significantly (balance: -3 per cent). At the same time, a moderate rise in prices is expected, corresponding to a positive balance of 8 per cent.
In the manufacturing sector, managers expect moderate growth in economic activity, as reflected in a balance of 9 per cent. Sales revenue is expected to remain relatively stable (balance of 3 per cent), whilst the workforce is also expected to remain relatively stable (negative balance of 2 per cent). Moderate price growth is forecast, corresponding to a positive balance of 14 per cent.
In the construction sector, moderate growth in economic activity and sales revenue is expected, with balance figures of 13 per cent and 10 per cent respectively. Staff numbers are expected to remain relatively stable (a negative balance of 2 per cent), whilst prices are forecast to rise (a positive balance of 22 per cent).
In the retail and services sector, managers expect relative stability in economic activity and sales revenue (balance figures of 0 per cent and –3 per cent respectively). Staff numbers are also forecast to remain relatively stable (negative balance of 4 per cent), whilst prices are expected to remain broadly stable (positive balance of 5 per cent).
The survey polled managers from 2,164 companies based in Moldova and operating in the construction, manufacturing, retail and services sectors.
This story was translated with the assistance of artificial intelligence.The translation was also reviewed by the Logos Press editorial team.
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