The French economy rebounded more than expected in the second quarter driven by foreign demand and investment, the first estimate published by the statistical office Insee showed on Friday.
Gross domestic product grew 0.5 percent in the second quarter from the preceding quarter, when the economy shrank 0.2 percent. GDP was forecast to grow 0.2 percent.
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April 24, 2026 15:15 ET Economics news flow was relatively light this week even as the conflict in the Middle East continued, raising concerns for policymakers. In the U.S., spending data, initial jobless claims and pending home sales were the highlights. Business confidence in the biggest euro area economy was in focus in Europe. Inflation data from Japan gained attention in Asia.