After the improvement observed this summer, the morale of business leaders has sharply deteriorated this fall. In September, the optimism indicator dropped by 12 points, approaching the level seen in May, close to that of the health crisis. Similarly, confidence in their company's future is eroding (- 4 points), while confidence in the outlook for the French economy has fallen more sharply still (- 8 points).
In this gloomy context, business leaders remain cautious. They prioritize the stability of their workforce and continue to closely monitor inflation levels amidst an environment marked by significant economic and geopolitical concerns.
