16:27 - 2.10.2025

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October 2, Fineko/abc.az. The Russian industry has been declining for the fourth month in a row, and the PMI index dropped to 48.2, which indicates steady negative trend.

ABC.AZ reports that economist Nikolai Kulbaka identifies two key growth constraints: labor shortages with record low unemployment and full utilization of production facilities. In addition, weak domestic demand and limited access to foreign technologies are holding back growth.

According to the expert, large-scale measures are needed to break out of stagnation: attracting foreign investment, access to modern equipment that reduces labor costs, developing export potential and reducing sanctions pressure. At the same time, the current scenario is not the worst, the economy remains stable, but growth will remain limited in the coming years.