December 16, 2024 18:07 GMT
FRANCE: Banque de France Trims GDP Forecasts As Uncertainty Weighs
FRANCE
- Banque de France has revised its GDP growth forecasts lower for both 2025 (to 0.9% vs a prior forecast of 1.2%) and for 2026 (to 1.3% vs a prior 1.5%).
- It now also then expects to see 1.3% growth in 2027.
- “Domestic demand will be affected not only by fiscal consolidation measures, but also by the context of uncertainty surrounding them”.
- “Household spending will only accelerate moderately after being lackluster in 2024 and the contribution from investment will remain negative.”
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