00:00The start of the school year is supposed to mean time for business for the head of this company
00:04that designs and builds specialized equipment for classrooms.
00:12I can sense nervousness, but also a lack of funds from schools, despite their previous interest.
00:21In the meantime, though, goods are piling up on the premises.
00:25We have around 15% to 20% more stock than we should.
00:34For the first time, they've had to put staff on temporary leave.
00:39I was working just two days a week and it hit me financially.
00:43And it isn't just businesses that are feeding the strain, as some people have reduced their spending.
00:48It's worrying, and it can make you change or pause your plans, like buying a place or moving.
01:00A concern shared by some economists.
01:06People's first reaction is to push back less urgent spending,
01:11like changing their washing machine or redoing their kitchen.
01:13People would rather put their money aside and wait.
01:18The second reaction is, for instance, to eat out less often.
01:22And the third is to shop at cheaper supermarkets.
01:28Across France, people's spending has already decreased over the past year.
01:32Do you think so?
01:48I'm sorry.
01:52Bye.
01:53Bye.
01:55Bye.
01:59Bye.
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