Cedef Newsletter: Weekly News
November 22, 2024
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Top Stories
- Economic growth forecast revised upwards
The Minister of Economy and Finance, Bruno Le Maire, has announced that the government has revised its economic growth forecast for 2023 upwards to 2.5%. This is an increase from the previous forecast of 2.1%. The upward revision is due to stronger-than-expected growth in the first half of the year, particularly in the services sector.
- Unemployment rate falls to 7.5%
The latest unemployment figures show that the unemployment rate has fallen to 7.5%, down from 8.1% in the previous quarter. This is the lowest unemployment rate in over a decade. The decline is particularly pronounced among young people, with the youth unemployment rate falling to 12.5%, down from 14.1% in the previous quarter.
- Inflation remains high, but moderating
Inflation remains a concern, with the consumer price index rising by 6.2% in October. However, there are signs that inflation is starting to moderate, with the rate of increase slowing down in recent months. The government has implemented a number of measures to help households cope with rising costs, including energy subsidies and tax cuts.
- Business confidence improves
Business confidence has improved in recent months, according to the latest surveys. Businesses are more optimistic about the future, with the business climate index rising to 110, up from 107 in the previous quarter. This improvement in sentiment is likely due to the strong economic growth and the government’s pro-business policies.
Other News
- The government has announced a €10 billion investment plan to support the development of renewable energy.
- The European Commission has approved France’s Recovery and Resilience Plan, worth €40 billion.
- The OECD has praised France’s economic recovery, but called for further reforms to address structural challenges.
- The French government has been ranked as the second most attractive destination for foreign investment in Europe, according to a recent survey.
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