The indicator of business climate has remained stable in March, to 91 points, according to figures released Tuesday by the INSEE. At the same time, the indicator of economic turnaround remains well oriented "for the tenth consecutive month, Insee said.
"The Climate Stabilization mask disparities between sectors: The climate in the industry is improving as he deteriorates in services and retailing," notes the INSEE.
In industry, the index of business climate earns three points to 94 points but remained below its long-term average. Stocks, albeit at very low levels continue to decline, according to business leaders surveyed by INSEE. The outlook for the coming months rose three points.
The situation is worse in services, the index lost two points to 87 points in March, against 89 in February."The economy is faltering," said INSEE and "slow in coming months." Business leaders review "sharply downward their expectations of activity compared to the February survey, INSEE noted.
The retail trade is suffering for its part a slowdown in recent months, particularly in the automobile. The index of business climate in the sector loses two points in March to 98 points. In the construction sector, the index remains stable at 93 points.
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