European Investor
30 Jul 2026, 09:04
French Economy Returns to Growth in Q2 as Quarterly GDP Meets Expectations
France's economy expanded 0.2% quarter-over-quarter in the second quarter, matching market expectations and rebounding from a 0.1% contraction in the previous quarter. On an annual basis, GDP grew 0.7%, slightly below economists' forecasts of 0.8% and down from 0.8% in the first quarter.
The quarterly rebound suggests the French economy regained modest momentum after a weak start to the year, although the softer annual growth rate indicates that overall economic activity remains subdued.
France's economy expanded 0.2% quarter-over-quarter in the second quarter, matching market expectations and rebounding from a 0.1% contraction in the previous quarter. On an annual basis, GDP grew 0.7%, slightly below economists' forecasts of 0.8% and down from 0.8% in the first quarter.
The quarterly rebound suggests the French economy regained modest momentum after a weak start to the year, although the softer annual growth rate indicates that overall economic activity remains subdued.
