22 April 2011

2011- n° 103

In April 2011, the business climate improves markedly in services Monthly survey of services - April 2011

According to the business leaders surveyed in April 2011, the economic situation in services improves markedly. The business climate synthetic indicator rises by three points compared with March, and is 109. The turning point indicator stays in the favourable area.

Business leaders consider that their activity slowed slightly in the last few months, but remained sustained. It should accelerate once again in the months to come, given their expectations.

Entrepreneurs indicate that their operating balance result picked up during the last few months, and they consider that it should continue to accelerate in the following months. They consider that their cash position becomes more comfortable, and they intend to increase their investments.

As for the general outlook, it remains almost unchanged compared with the March survey.

In services except temporary employment agencies, business leaders consider that the number of job creations has risen notably since the beginning of the year. Job creations should be a little less numerous in the months to come given their recruitment expectations.