French Economy Set to Maintain Momentum, Central Bank Says

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Or sign-in if you have an account.3rlbgn340348onk0byvsm]d9_media_dl_1.png Insee, Bank of France(Bloomberg) — France’s economy is set to maintain its momentum this quarter, thanks to growth in key sectors and cooler inflation, according to the central bank.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountGross domestic product will probably rise 0.2% in the three months through September, the Bank of France said Tuesday, citing its monthly poll of businesses. That would match the pace seen in the previous period and is a bit stronger than the 0.1% predicted by analysts surveyed by Bloomberg.The central bank said activity will continue to be driven by services including transportation, information and communication, while manufacturing also rebounded in August. Looking ahead, the energy sector is set to expand, though construction will decline further on fewer public contracts.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againAt the same time, the Bank of France warned of “significant uncertainty,” citing the “geopolitical situation in the Middle East and weather conditions through the end of summer, when new heat waves could still occur.”According to the 8,500 business leaders who participated in the survey, rises in raw-material costs and selling prices moderated in July. “The easing of the increases observed and anticipated for August could indicate that a significant portion of the pass-through to selling prices of the rise in input costs that occurred in the spring has already taken place,” the central bank said.Its assessment adds to mixed signals on the health of the euro area’s second-largest economy before next year’s contentious presidential election. While output rebounded in the second quarter, unemployment reached the highest level in almost six years and the government continues to grapple with a hefty budget deficit.This advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.