French GDP Growth Rate YoY Prel (Q4) Y/Y 1.1% vs. Exp. 1.2% (Prev. 0.9%)

The preliminary French GDP growth rate for Q4 came in at 1.1%, slightly below expectations of 1.2%, though it does reflect an increase from the previous 0.9%.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 30 Jan 2026, 06:50 UTCOn the live feed at 06:30 UTC — 2 more headlines followed before this page went public

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This miss could suggest a moderation in growth momentum, which may influence market sentiment around French and broader Eurozone economic stability. Traders should consider the implications for European Central Bank policy, particularly as the growth-inflation mix becomes more nuanced.

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