In January 2024, the business sentiment in the country improved due to the improvement of the business climate across all observed sectors. In industry and construction, there are expectations for some price increases in the next three months, while managers in trade and the service sector do not foresee any price changes in the coming months.
In January, the business climate indicator increased by 3 percentage points compared to December 2023, when it dropped by 1.8 percentage points to 22.8%, shows the latest survey by the National Statistical Institute. The business climate indicator in industry increased by 2.6 points in January. The business climate indicator in the construction sector increased by 4.6 points. The business climate indicator in the service sector was up 2.4 points and the indicator in the retail trade sector increased with 2.9 points. The uncertain economic environment and labour shortages remain the main problems for business development.
Butter and vegetable oil are the products that have increased in price the most over the year. The retail price of vegetable oil will range between 3 and 5 BGN (EUR 1.5-2.5) per liter until the new harvest. The value of the small consumer basket,..
The assets of private pension funds have reached EUR 13 billion. According to data from the Financial Supervision Commission, they have increased by more than 20% compared to the same period last year. As of September 30, 2024, the number of..
There has been an upsurge in the economy in every region of Bulgaria, the effects of the Covid crisis have been overcome, tourism has fully recovered, which is evident in Bulgarian seaside regions and spa resorts - this is the conclusion that is drawn..
Butter and vegetable oil are the products that have increased in price the most over the year. The retail price of vegetable oil will range between 3..
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