In the 1st half of 2014, upward tendencies continued in the economy, though in certain areas a slight slowdown of the dynamics was observed in the 2nd quarter, as compared to the one recorded in the 1st quarter. Sold production of industry and construction grew at a slightly weaker rate than in the period of January-March of 2014. A growth in retail sales in the 2nd quarter of 2014, despite a slight weakening, remained faster than in the consecutive periods of the previous year. In transport a slight strengthening of the growth rate was observed in the sales of services in the period of April-June of 2014.