BNR Survey: Industrial production to register a possible revival, but of low intensity

'It is remarkable that expectations remain optimistic also following the removal of seasonal factors (represented mainly in the examined period by the end of the vacation period for many companies). Constructions sector is to register a slightly slower production advance ', the document said.

According to it, respondents from industry indicate as likely a further increase, of low amplitude, of finished products stocks, the positive balance of opinions reaching +6 percent. In constructions, the indicator will maintain its upward slope (+17 percent). As for raw materials stocks, about 94 percent of the total number of interviewed managers expect normal rates.

'Insufficient demand will again affect the good running of activities in industry and constructions, with the invoked factor of 43, respectively 54 percent of the total number of companies in each sector. Financial blockage will continue to limit strongly the construction activity (46 percent); in the industry, such opinions were formulated at a rate of 14 percent. Relatively negative influences will be exerted by the high level of bank interest rates, the exchange rate of national currency evolution and difficulties in buying raw materials ', the opinion poll also said.