Bank of France Sees Sustained Growth Despite Political Headwinds

The French economy is on track to keep growing at 0.3% in the third quarter even as business leaders flag rising uncertainty over a volatile political situation, the country’s central bank said.

According to the Bank of France’s monthly survey of 8,500 firms, industry was supported by strength in the aerospace and equipment sectors in August, while services advanced moderately and construction saw better-than-expected growth.

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