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French woes continue, industrial output falls in May

International Finance DeskJuly 15, 2014

by International Finance DeskJuly 15, 2014

Unofficial survey brings no good news for June as output levels and new orders witness sharp decline, reports Team IFM Paris, July 15, 2014: Quick recovery continues to prove elusive for France, the world’s fifth largest economy by nominal GDP, with industrial production taking a plunge in May, accompanied by inflation that hit its lowest...

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French trade deficit widens in May, growth crawls

International Finance DeskJuly 14, 2014

by International Finance DeskJuly 14, 2014

Central bank keeps sentiment indicator for manufacturing sector unchanged below long-term average, reports Team IFM Paris, July 14, 2014: The slowdown continues to chase France, with official data showing its trade deficit widening in May compared to the preceding month as imports rebounded, confirming findings of an independent survey that said the world’s fifth largest...