4th quarter 2014 | ||
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Changes from previous quarter | Expected changes in next quarter | |
1A diffusion index is compiled using the estimated percentages on "ups" and "same" according to the formula: (ups + 0,5 * same). The diffusion index has a turning point at 50. An index value above 50 indicates growth in the variable, and opposite for a value below 50. | ||
Total volume of production | 50.2 | 51.2 |
Average capacity utilisation | 50.6 | 51.5 |
Average employment | 49.0 | 43.9 |
New orders received from home markets | 45.6 | 49.7 |
New orders received from export markets | 47.5 | 51.8 |
Total stock of orders | 45.9 | 48.3 |
Prices on products at home markets | 54.2 | 53.1 |
Prices on products at export markets | 53.8 | 52.5 |