France, manufacturing business confidence drops in April

France inflation slowdown confirmed in February

(Finance) – The confidence of French manufacturing firms worsens in April. The relative index, calculated byFrench National Statistical Office (INSEE)stands at 101 points below the 104 of the previous month and against the 103 estimated by analysts.

Among other sectors, sentiment in services stands at 103 points (105 the previous month), while sentiment in retail trade climbs to 100 points from 99.

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