Weak data buffet French economy
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Official figures indicate that French jobless numbers show no sign of easing, and that consumer confidence is on the slide.
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The euro edged lower against the dollar on Friday after weaker-than-expected euro zone manufacturing data for September dragged the currency from a fresh record high.
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BusinessWeek Online - The economy is showing some signs of resilience. After a string of weak economic data which led economists to ratchet down growth estimates, the latest figures are beginning to look up and some more positive news is expected in the next batch of figures.
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European equity markets were off to a slow start on Thursday as losses for French banks followed results from BNP Paribas, offsetting gains for fashion and luxury goods groups and carmakers.
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British data expected to provide further evidence of a widespread slowdown in the economy is likely to emerge in the coming week.
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Sentiment makes bad economic data look worse.
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France's economy grew by a 0.5 percent in the first quarter, the state statistics agency said Friday, thanks in part to a pickup in consumer spending. But the growth was slower than the 0.6 percent expansion forecast by analysts.
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Weak energy and banking stocks pushed  European shares lower on Thursday, while Air France   shares fell on news it was in tentative merger talks with  ailing Italian airline Alitalia (AZPIa.MI).
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The French economy is expected to grow 2.1 percent this year, but will limp through the first half of 2005 at a 1.4 percent pace that threatens the official full-year target of 2.5 percent, the national statistics office INSEE said.
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Fears of an economic slowdown in Europe deepened on Friday, after the release of weaker-than-expected data and another record in the euroâs relentless rise against the dollar.
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Business confidence in Germany, France and Italy, the biggest of the 12 economies using the euro, probably fell this month, suggesting economic growth may struggle to accelerate, surveys of economists showed.
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This weekâs snapshot of the nationâs economic output may offer two surprises for the price of one. It may be stronger than expected and weaker than it seems.
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German economic data released Wednesday painted a mixed picture of the health of Europe's biggest economy, with analysts predicting a slowdown but of unknown proportions.
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Some basic knowledge can help you comprehend releases of economic data.
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The French economy is set to grow by 2.0-2.5 percent in 2007, according to a draft budget which is based on an oil price of 70 dollars a barrel and on the euro being worth 1.28 dollars.
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Stocks opened down on Wednesday after  weaker-than-expected durable goods data added to uneasiness  about growth in the economy and corporate profits.
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French economic growth faltered in the third quarter, the national statistics office said Friday, and higher oil prices added to inflationary pressures in October.