France’s Consumer Sentiment Unchanged in April Despite Lockdown
Consumer sentiment across France remained unchanged through April even though the government reimposed lockdowns to combat the third wave of Full Article
France’s Lockdowns Force Government to Revise GDP Estimates Lower, Debt to Rise
The latest national lockdown imposed across France to combat the third wave of the coronavirus pandemic has forced its government to lower Full Article
How Will France’s Economy be Affected by the New Lockdowns?
As France heads into its third nationwide lockdown, its finance minister, Bruno Le Maire, has cautioned that the economy is likely to get Full Article
Business Confidence Among French Companies Soars to Highest Levels Since Pandemic
Confidence among French businesses surged to the highest levels seen since the beginning of the pandemic during August as the country Full Article
French President Macron Discusses Economic Recovery Plans
French President Emmanuel Macron highlighted the need for greater economic independence for the country in the aftermath of the coronavirus Full Article
France’s Debt to Exceed 115% of GDP in 2020: Budget Minister
France's Budget Minister Gerald Darmanin estimates that his country's debt could rise to over 115% of the GDP by the end of 2020 as a result Full Article
French Companies Looking to Resume Production Soon
Amid the continuing coronavirus crisis, French metals lobby has expressed interest in resuming operations by conforming to higher sanitary.. Full Article
US-France Decide to Hold Off on Tariffs, to Focus on Negotiations on Digital Tax Issue
French President Emmanuel Macron and US President Donald Trump have agreed to work together to avoid a tariff war over the digital tax issue Full Article
France to Head to WTO Over Latest Tariff Threats by the US?
The digital tax was rolled out in July and is expected to be applied on revenues earned by major tech companies offering digital services in Full Article
France, EU Threaten to Retaliate if US Implements Tariff Hikes on French Imports
The European Union as well as France have expressed their readiness to retaliate in case Trump goes ahead with these tariff hikes. Full Article
US Considering Imposing Tariffs on French Imports in Retaliation to Digital Tax?
The Trump administration has also hinted at imposing up to 100% tariffs on French imports in retaliation to France's proposed digital tax on Full Article
French Q3 GDP Surprises, Beats Expectations
France's GDP for Q3 2019 posted a surprising increase, with the GDP growing by 0.3%, the same pace of growth seen in Q2 2019. Full Article
French Unemployment Rate Improves in Q2 2019
According to data released by INSEE, French unemployment rate declined to 8.5% in Q2 2019 from 8.7% in Q1 2019. This is the lowest level of Full Article
French GDP Slows Down in Q2 2019
French GDP grew by 0.2% in Q2 2019, does from 0.3% in Q1 2019, coming in lower than economists' expectations, which were for a 0.3% increase Full Article
European Stocks Lift, France’s Yellow Vest Protests Calm Down
European shares fell dramatically on the violent protests against fuel tax rises, living costs, and other issues. But the situation is... Full Article