In-depth questions about the current economic issues – assessment and expectations

According to preliminary data, in July 2024 the prices of construction and assembly production in comparison with the corresponding month of the previous year increased by 5.8%, as well as in comparison with June 2024 by 0.4%.

In July 2024, sold production of industry was by 4.9% higher than in July 2023, when a decrease was recorded by 2.7% as compared to the corresponding period of the previous year, whereas in comparison with June 2024, it decreased by 3.3%. In the period January-July of 2024, sold production of industry was by 0.6% higher than in the corresponding period of 2023, which saw a decrease by 2.3% as compared to the corresponding period of 2022.

According to preliminary data, the prices of sold production of industry in July 2024 remained at a level similar to that recorded in June 2024, but dropped compared to the corresponding month of the previous year – by 4.8%.

In July 2024, the average paid employment in the enterprise sector compared with July 2023 was lower by 0.4% and amounted to 6 488.8 thousand full-time equivalent employees.

Consumer prices in July 2024, compared with the corresponding month of the previous year, increased by 4,2% (with an increase of prices of services - by 6,2% and goods - by 3,5%).