French economy contracts 0.1% in third quarter

Economy · First reported 30 Oct, 06:54 · Updated 07:36

France’s economy shrank 0.1% in the third quarter. The reports cite concerns about borrowing costs, debt and deficits, and high energy prices.

France’s economy contracted 0.1% in the third quarter.
The reports point to borrowing costs; the centre report also mentions high energy prices.
The left report additionally links concerns about France’s debt and deficits to rising government bond yields.

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Key facts

Third-quarter change: France’s economy contracted 0.1%.
Debt and deficits: The left report says concerns about France’s high debt and deficits sent government bond yields soaring in recent weeks.
Other pressures cited: The centre report names high energy prices and a surge in borrowing costs.