The Bank of France on Thursday forecast zero growth in the French economy for the second quarter of 2012 -- the second quarter in a row of stagnation. France's gross domestic product should remain "stable" in the second quarter compared to the first quarter, which also saw zero growth, the central bank said in statement. The French economy grew by only 1.7 percent last year and growth slowed to just 0.2 percent in the last quarter, mirroring stagnant output in the eurozone as a whole. In January, the government was forced to halve its 2012 growth forecast from 1.0 to 0.5 percent, while the International Monetary Fund predicts a still more pessimistic 0.2 to 0.5 percent. France's moribund economy was a key factor in Socialist Francois Hollande's win over outgoing President Nicolas Sarkozy in Sunday's French presidential election.
GMT 12:09 2018 Monday ,26 November
Black Friday less wild as more Americans turn to online dealsGMT 15:07 2018 Sunday ,18 November
Refugee host countries discuss UNRWA's financial crisisGMT 17:22 2018 Wednesday ,31 October
Russia climbed to 31st place in Doing Business-2019 ratingGMT 16:53 2018 Wednesday ,17 October
"Putin" We need for collective restoration of Syria's economyGMT 14:02 2018 Friday ,12 October
Govt to announce incentives package for Overseas PakistanisGMT 18:26 2018 Saturday ,06 October
Dubai attracts Dh17.7 billion in foreign direct investmentGMT 09:02 2018 Friday ,21 September
Economy of Georgia demonstrates "strong signs of recovery"GMT 09:03 2018 Wednesday ,24 January
German investor confidence surges in JanuaryMaintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2021 ©
Maintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2021 ©
Send your comments
Your comment as a visitor