French economy stagnates as deficit persists, complicating budget plans
France posted zero growth in the second quarter after a first-quarter decline, INSEE said Friday, as the public deficit held steady and interest rates rose, complicating an already difficult 2026 budget and clouding prospects for the next one.
<p>France posted zero growth in the second quarter after a first-quarter decline, INSEE said Friday, as the public deficit held steady and interest rates rose, complicating an already difficult 2026 budget and clouding prospects for the next one.</p>