Business climate in France ‘darkened further’ in December
The business climate in France ‘darkened further’ in December, with deterioration seen in every business sector except for manufacturing, where…
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Household confidence declines in France in November
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Manufacturing output fell in France in September 2024
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Business climate indicator decreases in France’s retail sector
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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…