FX.co ★ France Business Climate Rises in March

In March 2025, France's business climate indicator increased slightly to 97, up from 96 in February, moving closer to the long-term average of 100. Retailers showed improved confidence, with their index rising to 100 from 97. In contrast, sentiments remained unchanged for service providers and constructors, both holding steady at 98. On the other hand, confidence among manufacturers saw a slight decline, falling to 96 from 97. The employment climate indicator saw an uptick to 96, yet it remained below its long-term average for the tenth consecutive month. This improvement was attributed to a more positive outlook on past and future workforce levels in the services and manufacturing sectors.