A fall in exports and a decline in household consumption were behind the contraction, as the country grapples with global shocks including the Iran war and US tariffs.

France’s economy unexpectedly shrank at the start of the year, raising concerns over its resilience to the fallout from the Iran war.

France’s economy contracted by 0.1% quarter-on-quarter in the first quarter of 2026, according to revised data released Friday. The finalized reading marks a downward revision from preliminary ...

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French GDP shrank 0.1 percent in the first quarter, official data showed Friday, a downward revision from previous estimates that analysts warn could herald a recession for the eurozone's ...

France's economy shrank slightly in the fourth quarter, flash data showed Thursday, highlighting the urgent need for warring French lawmakers to overcome their differences and agree on a 2025 budget.

PARIS, Dec 10 (Reuters) - The Bank of ‌France will slightly raise its ‌economic growth forecasts for France, said central bank governor Francois Villeroy de Galhau, who added that the country's ...

May 29 (Reuters) - France's economy shrank slightly in the first quarter, final data from statistics office INSEE showed on Friday, missing the preliminary reading of 0.0% for the euro zone's ...

France's economy experienced no growth in Q1 2026, largely due to sluggish domestic demand and a significant negative impact from foreign trade.

Ironing out the 2026 budget of the euro zone's second-largest economy will prove a "demanding" task, French Economy Minister Eric Lombard told CNBC. "2026, yes, it is a very demanding budget, because ...