An Ifop poll commissioned by Medef shows that French bosses remain optimistic for the future of their business, despite the economic and health crisis.

Two-thirds of them are convinced that they will get away with it.

But it may take time for a majority of them.

While the threat of a third viral wave is becoming clearer, it is a survey that may surprise, despite all the uncertainties of this end of the year, French bosses are maintaining good morale. 

Yes, this survey was commissioned by the Medef from the FIFG, and according to him, two-thirds of French bosses questioned are indeed optimistic for the future of their company.

They are convinced that they will eventually get out of the Covid trap.

And yet, what may seem paradoxical, they are only 37% to think that the economy will improve quickly. 

But how to explain this contradiction? 

So there are objective elements.

The first is that the November containment had nothing to do with that of last March.

We have learned a lot since, whether for the treatment of patients with the virus or for the barrier gestures to be respected.

Second explanation, the growth outlook has improved markedly because Asian economies have restarted faster, especially China, which seems to have defeated the virus.

Finally, it must be said, the multiple aid measures quickly decided by the government have borne fruit.

The economy suffered but it was kept afloat.

Today, Medef leaders recognize that 90% of the economy is doing fairly well.

90% is still a surprising figure in the face of the public's perception of the situation. 

Indeed, this is not what we hear from restaurateurs or concert hall owners.

But that is the whole point.

They are hit hard by the crisis because they are forced to remain closed, and as you said, we hear them a lot in the media, which creates a magnifying glass effect.

We have the feeling that all French companies are down, but no, that is not the case.

The economy of personal services, the one that is the most affected, represents only 10% of the total, that's a lot, but that's not all.

Medef also recommends targeting aid as much as possible to those who are suffering.

We know that there is going to be breakage, the number of bankruptcies could double in the next two years, but in the meantime, a majority of business leaders are now declaring themselves ready to invest again.

And that is the best news for the economy and for jobs.