French non-farm payrolls decreased 0.1% quarter-on-quarter in the final three months of 2009, data released by statistical office Insee showed Thursday. Economists had forecast a 0.4% decline.
Payroll employment in principally market sectors decreased 20,400 in the fourth quarter following a loss of 79,800 jobs in the third quarter.
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June 05, 2026 16:18 ET A busy week for economic news flow saw a slew of reports being released that reflected the trends in the U.S. labor market. In Europe, economic growth and inflation data gained attention as the European Central Bank and Bank of England head for policy session later in the month. In Asia, the monetary policy session of the Indian central bank was in focus as the country, a major oil importer, reels under the pressures of a weaker rupee and rising inflation.