In March 2015 the total business climate indicator increases by 0.9 percentage points compared to the previous month due to the improved business climate in industry and service sector, show the data of the National Statistical Institute (NSI).
The composite indicator ‘business climate in industry’ increases by 2.3 percentage points in comparison with February which is due to the more favourable industry entrepreneurs’ assessments and expectations about the business situation of the enterprises.
The composite indicator ‘business climate in retail trade’ decreases by 1.0 percentage point compared to February which is due to the more moderate retailers’ assessments about the present business situation of the enterprises. However their forecasts about the development of the business situation over the next 6 months are improved, as their expectations about the volume of sales over the next 3 months are also more favourable.
In March the composite indicator ‘business climate in service sector’ increases by 4.4 percentage points mainly due to the improved managers’ expectations about the business situation of the enterprises over the next 6 months. However their opinions as regards the present and expected demand for services are also more reserved.