Business climate indicator decreases in France’s retail sector
The business climate in France‘s retail and motor vehicle repair trade decreased in October 2024, new data from the country’s…
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French households ‘only starting to see the benefits’ of lower inflation
French households are ‘only just beginning to see the benefits’ of lower inflation, with household consumption ‘disappointing’ since the start…
French consumers concerned about national affairs, economy
French consumers are more concerned than their European neighbours about politics, as well as the broader macroeconomic situation, a new…
French consumers in border regions increasingly purchase fuel in Germany
While 4.4% of all fuel purchases made by French consumers take place in neighbouring Germany, this is as high as…
What popular European city-break location has the worst air quality?
Paris has been named as the worst city-break location for air quality, with an air quality score of 66, according…
France saw a 4% decline in tourism occupancy in the second quarter of 2024
In the second quarter of the year, tourism occupancy was down in France, by 4.0%, compared to the same period a year earlier.
France sees strongest month of growth since March 2023, boosted by Olympics
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games helped boost the French economy in August, a new report by S&P Global has found.
Businesses in Paris reap benefits of increased spending during Olympics
New data from Visa has indicated that Paris-based businesses saw a notable increase in sales during the Opening Ceremony weekend of Paris 2024.
Boost to French GDP from Olympics set to be short-lived
Any financial boost to the French economy from the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games is expected to be short-lived.
Business climate ‘stable’ in France in May
The business climate in France remained ‘stable’ in May compared to the previous month, according to statistics agency INSEE.