French GDP Growth Rate QoQ Prel (Q1) Q/Q 0.0% vs. Exp. 0.2% (Prev. 0.2%)

The preliminary French GDP growth rate for Q1 has come in at 0.0%, missing expectations of 0.2% and matching the prior quarter's growth.

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This stagnation could signal underlying economic weakness, raising concerns about growth momentum in Europe and potentially impacting ECB policy considerations and expectations for future rate hikes.

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