French economy faces Q2 downturn
France's economy remained stable at zero percent in the second quarter of 2026, falling short of expectations that predicted a growth of 0.2 percent. This occurred despite a 2.9 percent increase in exports and a 0.3 percent rebound in household spending. The economy faced challenges from global trade tensions and rising oil prices, while continuing to deal with a budget deficit and efforts to invest in defensive capabilities and artificial intelligence.
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