(Il Sole 24 Ore Radiocor) - Milano, 23 apr - In April, French business climate stood at 94, down three points compared to March, according to the statistics office Insee.

The business climate rose to 100 in April from 99 in March in the manufacturing sector, was unchanged at 96 in building construction, fell to 94 from 96 in services and declined to 94 from 100 in retail trade.

The employment climate was unchanged at 95.

(RADIOCOR) 23-04-26 09:26:50 (0222) 5 NNNN