French Businesses Seek Better Market Intelligence and Economic Forecasting

France's business outlook remains mixed, with services activity improving while manufacturing and construction face differing levels of demand. The Bank of France's October 12 survey identified higher input costs, uncertainty about fuel prices and uneven order books as important factors influencing business decisions and investment planning.

Commercial operators require predictive models to assess pricing, consumer demand and investment conditions. HPC applies econometric forecasting and business-intelligence platforms to help companies optimise commercial decisions for an investment of $530,000.