Managers in retail trade and services estimate relative stability in economic activity for the period March-May 2026, while managers in the retail trade and construction sectors anticipate a sharp increase in prices, according to data release on Friday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).
As regards the number of employees, managers across all economic sectors covered by the statistical survey estimate relative stability over the next three months.
In manufacturing, the results of the survey conducted in March indicate a moderate increase in production volume over the next three months, reflected by a balance of +6%. In terms of employment, relative stability is expected, with a balance of -5%.
Industrial product prices are expected to rise, a trend indicated by a balance of +34%.
In the construction sector, according to March estimates, an upward trend in production volume is forecast for the next three months (balance +17%). A relatively stable number of employees is also anticipated (balance -1%), while construction work prices are expected to record a sharp increase, reflected by a balance of +50%.
Managers in the retail trade sector estimate that turnover will remain stable over the next three months (balance -4%), alongside a relatively stable number of employees (balance +2%). Price increases are anticipated by 53% of respondents, while only 3% expect decreases, with the balance of +50% indicating a sharp rise.
As for services, managers in this sector estimate relative stability in demand over the next three months, with a balance of 0%. Based on the data, the number of employees is also expected to remain relatively stable (balance -4%). Regarding prices, selling or invoicing prices for services are expected to increase, a trend reflected by a balance of +26%.
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