12-March-2026
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French Growth on Track but Middle East Conflict Clouds Outlook, Central Bank Says
11-Mar-2026

France's economy was heading for firm first-quarter growth before last week's outbreak of the Israel-U.S. conflict with Iran clouded the outlook, the Bank of France said on Tuesday. The central bank kept its estimate that euro zone's second-biggest economy will grow 0.2% to 0.3% in the first quarter but said the forecast could be trimmed if the Middle East crisis drives up energy prices or disrupts supply chains.

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