French economy shrinks as inflation dents confidence France's economy contracted in the first quarter under the impact of soaring inflation, data showed today, increasing the risks for President Emmanuel Macron in key … Business • 31 May 22
French economy stalls in Q1, inflation hits new record France's economic growth unexpectedly flatlined in the first quarter as consumer spending dropped in the face of record high inflation, official data showed today, putting … Business • 29 Apr 22
French second quarter growth revised up to 1.1% The French economy rebounded slightly more strongly than first thought in the second quarter as consumer spending recovered after a coronavirus lockdown, the INSEE official … Business • 31 Aug 21
French economy 'doing well' - Finance Minister The French economy is "doing well" thanks to a rise in consumer spending and even in spite of restrictions still in place to tackle the … Business • 23 Aug 21
France fell into recession in Q1, revised GDP data show France's economy contracted 0.1% in the first quarter of 2021, revised official data showed today, marking a slip into recession as it struggled to recover … Business • 28 May 21
French economy returns to growth despite virus curbs The French economy returned to growth in the first quarter, sustained by consumer spending even after Covid-19 restritions were re-imposed to curb a surge in … Business • 30 Apr 21
France economy contracts less than expected in Q4 The French economy lurched back into contraction in the final quarter of last year but not as much as expected after the country faced a … Business • 29 Jan 21
Business morale brightens in Germany, France Business morale in Germany and France improved for the fifth month in a row in September, boosting hopes that the euro zone's two biggest economies … Business • 24 Sep 20
France suffers record GDP plunge in second quarter France's economy slumped by a record 13.8% in the second quarter as businesses bore the brunt of a strict coronavirus lockdown that slammed consumer spending, … Business • 31 Jul 20
France GDP could fall 'around 20%' in second quarter France's economy could contract by around 20% in the second quarter as lockdown measures meant to slow the spread of the coronavirus slashed activity, the … Business • 27 May 20
France in recession as virus-hit economy shrinks 5.8% The French economy officially fell into recession after contracting 5.8% in the first quarter, the national statistics office said today. Business • 30 Apr 20
French economy shrinks 6% in Q1 - Bank of France In its worst performance since 1945, the French economy shrank around 6% in the first quarter of this year as the coronavirus pandemic decimated business … Business • 08 Apr 20
France heading for worst recession since World War 2 France is facing its deepest recession since the end of World War II because of the widespread lockdown to stem the coronavirus crisis, Finance Minister … Business • 06 Apr 20
French 2019 growth slumps to 1.2% as strikes take toll French economic growth fell to 1.2% in 2019, lower than expected, as activity shrank in the last quarter amid crippling strikes over the government's pension … Business • 31 Jan 20
French Q3 growth steady as increased consumer spending The French economy maintained a steady cruising speed in the third quarter as consumer spending picked up on strong purchasing power growth, official data showed … Business • 29 Nov 19
French growth slows to 1.5% in 2018 French economic growth slowed to 1.5% last year from 2.3% in 2017, hit by weaker consumer demand amid the turmoil of end-year "yellow vest" protests, … Business • 30 Jan 19
French unrest hits business confidence, growth hopes French business confidence plunged to a more than two-year low in December after violent anti-government protests as the economy closes the year on a rough … Business • 21 Dec 18
French central bank trims 2018 growth forecast The French economy is expected to expand by 1.6% this year, the country's central bank said today, well short of the 2% goal originally set … Business • 14 Sep 18
French Q1 growth confirmed to have slowed down to 0.2% French economic growth slowed to 0.2% in the first quarter of this year from 0.7% in the previous three months, the country's national INSEE statistics … Business • 22 Jun 18
French Q1 growth slows to 0.3% on weaker investment French economic growth slowed slightly more than expected in the first quarter as business investment and exports eased, a first estimate from the INSEE statistics … Business • 27 Apr 18
French economy grew by 0.7% in last quarter of 2017 The French economy grew by 0.7% in the fourth quarter of 2017, more than the 0.6% initially thought, the INSEE national statistics agency said today. Business • 26 Mar 18
French economy grew by 2% last year The French economy grew by a stronger than expected 2% in 2017, its best performance since 2011, official data showed today. Business • 28 Feb 18
French economy grew 0.6% in Q4 on business investment The French economy grew 0.6% in the final three months of last year as stronger business investment and exports offset slower consumer spending. Business • 30 Jan 18
French economy set to grow by 0.5% in fourth quarter France's economy is forecast to expand by 0.5% in the fourth quarter, maintaining a steady pace of growth from the previous three months, the country's … Business • 11 Dec 17
French Q3 GDP up 0.5%, but October consumer spend down The French economy expanded by 0.5% in the third quarter, a slight slowdown from the pace of growth three months earlier, while consumer spending weakened … Business • 29 Nov 17
