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France’s real GDP fell 0.1% quarter on quarter in Q3 2026, according to INSEE, after no growth in Q2. The small contraction extended a weak year in which none of the first three quarters recorded an increase.
France’s business climate index rose to 97.5 in October 2026 from 96.4 in September, according to INSEE. The rebound reversed September’s decline but left sentiment below its long-term average of 100.
France’s business climate index fell to 96.4 in September 2026 from 97.8 in August, interrupting three monthly increases. INSEE’s survey indicator remained below its long-term average of 100 and close to its year-earlier level.
France’s annual national CPI inflation rose to 3.1% in September 2026, while EU-harmonised HICP inflation reached 3.4%. Both INSEE measures accelerated from August and exceeded every reading from March through August.
France’s real GDP was unchanged in Q2 2026 after falling 0.2% in the first quarter, according to INSEE. The result marks stabilisation rather than a return to the quarterly growth recorded throughout 2025.
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