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July 22, 2010 – 8:05 amThe business climate in the French manufacturing industry rose slightly in July, according to the business survey released Thursday by the INSEE.
The synthetic indicator of business climate has gained two points to 98 and that for the month of June was revised up to a point.Twenty-four economists surveyed by Reuters on average expected index 94 in July.
The indicator of business climate as a whole, adding the service, construction, wholesaling and retailing, rose one point to 98, than in June was revised upward by two points.
"Entrepreneurs in the manufacturing industry believe that their past activity increased to a level above its long term average," INSEE said in a statement.
Stocks of finished products are lighter and are now considered mild.Order books, total and foreign, to refurbish in July, but are still considered low provided, he adds.
"The personal production outlook for the coming months deteriorated again and are considered low. Conversely, the general outlook, reflecting the views of industrialists on the activity of the industry as a whole increased slightly and and remain better than in long-term average, "said the institute.
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