France's economy shrank by 0.1% and stands on the brink of recession
France's GDP fell by 0.1% in the third quarter of 2026 after stagnation in the second quarter and a 0.2% decline in the first quarter. Inflation accelerated to 3.4%, government bond yields are approaching 5%, and a government without a parliamentary majority is trying to pass the 2027 budget, not ruling out Article 49.3 and ordinances. France's GDP fell 0.1% in the third quarter of 2026 after stagnation in the second quarter and a 0.2% drop in the first quarter. Inflation accelerated to 3.4%, government bond yields are approaching 5%, and a government without a parliamentary majority is trying to push through the 2027 budget, without ruling out Article 49.3 and ordinances.
Aziz Karimov