IMF Cuts France's 2026 Growth Forecast to 0.7% as Iran War and Election Risks Rise
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Updated · Bloomberg · May 21
IMF Cuts France's 2026 Growth Forecast to 0.7% as Iran War and Election Risks Rise
2 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · May 21
France’s economy is now seen growing 0.7% in 2026, after the IMF cut its forecast from 0.9% just one month ago.
The downgrade reflects the shock from the Iran war, which the IMF said is already weighing on economic activity.
Political uncertainty ahead of France’s 2027 presidential election also darkened the outlook, with the IMF warning near-term risks remain tilted to the downside.
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