In June 2026, the total business climate indicator decreases by 1.3 percentage points in comparison with May (from 17.4% to 16.1%). A reduction of the indicator is observed in the industry and in construction, while in the retail trade and in service sector an improvement is reported.
- The composite indicator ‘business climate in industry’ decreases by 2.3 percentage points (from 18.4% to 16.1%) as a result of the more moderate industrial entrepreneurs’ assessments about the present business situation of the enterprises. At the same time, their forecasts about the production activity over the next 3 months are unfavorable.
The uncertain economic environment and the shortage of labour continue to be the main problems for the business development, pointed out respectively by 46.9% and 32.4% of the enterprises.
Regarding the selling prices in the industry, the prevailing part of the managers foresee them to preserve their level over the next 3 months.
- In June, the composite indicator ‘business climate in construction’ drops by 4.9 percentage points (from 16.0% to 11.1%), which is due to the reserved construction entrepreneurs’ assessments and expectations about the business situation of the enterprises. Their expectations about the construction activity over the next 3 months are also negative.
The factors limiting with the most extend the activity of the enterprises remain connected with the uncertain economic environment, the shortage of labour and the costs of materials, as in comparison with the previous month a decrease of their negative impact is observed.
The majority of the construction entrepreneurs forecast the selling prices to remain unchanged over the next 3 months.
Retail trade. The composite indicator ‘business climate in retail trade’ increases by 1.4 percentage points (from 25.9% to 27.3%) as a result of the improved retailers’ assessments about the present business situation of the enterprises. Their opinions about the volume of sales over the last 3 months, as well their expectations over the next 3 months are favorable.
The main obstacles for the business development continue to be the uncertain economic environment, the competition in the branch and the shortage of labour, although compared to May, a decrease of their negative influence is reported.
Concerning the selling prices, 83.1% of the retailers expect them to preserve their level over the next 3 months.
Service sector. In June, the composite indicator ‘business climate in service sector’ increases by 1.6 percentage points (from 8.2% to 9.8%), which is due to the more optimistic managers’ assessments about the present business situation of the enterprises. At the same time, their opinions about both the present and expected demand
The most serious difficulties for the activity of the enterprises remain connected with the uncertain economic environment and the competition in the branch, as in the last month an increase of the negative impact of the factor ‘shortage of labour’ is reported.
Concerning the selling prices in the service sector, the managers do not foresee a change over the next 3 months.
