French economy returns to thin growth in first quarter

The latest growth figures for INSEE in the first quarter must be carefully examined in order to assess the real situation of the French economy. Indeed, growth "slightly rebounds" according to the terms of the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. Nor must we jump to the ceiling: this moderate rebound is 0.1% and comes after a slight decline of 0.1% over the last three months of 2024, which was a "backlash of the Olympic and Par…

French growth falters amid trade war, weak consumption and flat investments

The eurozone's second-largest economy grew by just 0.1% in the first quarter, according to figures released Wednesday by the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies.

French economy returns to thin growth in first quarter of 2025

France’s economy returned to growth in the first three months of the year but expansion was held back by sluggish household consumption and stagnant investment, official data shows.

French economy returns to thin growth in first quarter

France's economy returned to growth in the first three months of the year but the expansion was modest, held back by sluggish household consumption and stagnant investment, official data showed Wednesday.

France's economic activity recorded a slight increase of 0.1% in the first quarter, slowed in its momentum by consumption of atonous households and investments in dull.

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