France Sees Q2 Growth Return as Q1 Economy Stagnates

1 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · May 18

Roland Lescure said France should return to growth in the second quarter, a rebound he said would help the economy avoid recession in 2026.
Q1 output unexpectedly stagnated in the euro zone’s second-largest economy, setting up the need for a pickup after a weak start to the year.
France’s labor market has also softened, with unemployment rising to a five-year high as the government argues the slowdown will prove temporary.

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