France News News France » Economy: Why France is in big economic trouble
France, like the United States, faces a mounting debt crisis. Public debt outstanding is now around 114% of France’s GDP. In the United States the ratio is about 100%. Curiously, sovereign borrowing ...
News France » Economy: France sees limited economic hit from drought, heatwaves
Drought and record heatwaves across France this summer will shave 0.1 percent off the country's economic growth this year, adding to the heavy human toll, the finance ministry said Wednesday. The ...
News France » Economy: France agriculture production sees economic hit from heatwaves
France's recent heatwaves didn't just pose enormous health risks, they also hampered the economy. Authorities have estimated that the recent heat and drought caused production to plummet and expect ...
News France » Economy: France headed towards recession as economic troubles mount
France's National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies released worrying figures that confirmed economic troubles for the country. Growth has stalled, inflation is rising, purchasing power is ...
News France » Economy: France’s economy faces a key risk beyond its political turmoil
The French bond market has been subdued amid a political overhaul this week, but a significant risk lies in a series of upcoming credit rating updates. Investors are already concerned about the ...
News France » Economy: French economy stagnated in second quarter, lagging estimates
Aug 28 (Reuters) - France's economy remained stable in the second quarter, final data from statistics office INSEE showed on Friday, below the preliminary reading of a 0.2% rise for the euro zone's ...
News France » Economy: France flash PMI points economy close to stabilization in August
The headline HCOB Flash France Composite PMI Output Index posted close to the 50.0 no-change mark in August, rising from July’s 48.6 to 49.8. Flash France Manufacturing PMI Output Index at 49.8; Flash ...
News France » Economy: France's Economy Slowed Pace in 2025, Spain Continues to Outperform — 2nd Update
France's economy last year grew at its weakest pace since 2020, hampered by the effect of U.S. tariffs that buffeted European economies, though Spain's run of beating forecasts endured. France's gross ...
News France » Economy: Bank of France Sees Economy Expanding Despite Political Risks
France’s economy will continue to expand in the fourth quarter despite heightened political and budget uncertainty continuing to weigh on businesses, the central bank said. After a surprisingly strong ...