The index is based on responses of the some 400 VOSZ member companies.
According to MTI, among the sub-indices of the VOSZ Barometer, the gauge of propensity to make investments fell to 33% in Q2 from 40% in the same period a year earlier and from 36% in Q1.
The measure of business sentiment inched down to 56% from 57% in the previous quarter.
Businesses said a fall in orders and a longer wait for payments from partners posed risks to profitable operations. They also acknowledged challenges posed by a shortage of labor and lower demand.
Around 71% said they had raised prices to absorb the impact of inflation.
Looking ahead, 58% said the coming quarter would be risky in terms of the overall economy, while 38% expected no change and 7% were positive.
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