The good news continues on the economic front with Insée revising upwards its growth forecast for the hexagon.
Assuming a 0.5% increase in the third and fourth quarters, growth could rise by 1.8% in 2017.
This is a performance unknown since 2011 and the increase is supported by all factors.
The business climate has been improving for a year now and has reached its highest level since 2011, boosting bosses' morale which reflects a marked optimism.
Business and household investment is still boosted by interest rates close to historic lows
Low inflation explains a 1.6% increase in purchasing power, which leads to a 1.1% increase in consumption and savings.
At the same time, the decline in the external deficit would weigh less on growth.
