Company managers expecting economic activity growth, and a rise in prices

Processing industry company managers estimate an increase in production of some 20 percent in the coming three months, as well as a rise according to groupings of enterprise sizes.  Managers of companies with over 500 employees were more optimistic, as they expect production will rise by 27 percent.  The number of employees will continue to be subject to a slight 6 percent downward trend.  Managers estimated that the drop will be more pronounced in the areas of clothing and metallurgy, at 24 and 22 percent, respectively.  Prices of industrial products will rise 38 percent, compared to the estimate last month, of 34 percent.  (NewsIn)