France's economy shrinks 0.1% in Q3 as the euro zone still grows 0.4%

Summary

France's economy contracted 0.1% in the third quarter, with falling exports cited as a driver. The euro zone economy grew 0.4% in the same quarter, a slowdown, with crisis-hit France's contraction weighing on the bloc's overall figure.

Timeline

1. Seeking Alpha

   30 Oct 2026, 06:43 UTCSource ↗

   Seeking Alpha reports that France's economy shrank 0.1% in Q3 as exports declined.

2. CNBC

   30 Oct 2026, 11:16 UTCSource ↗

   CNBC reports that the euro zone economy slowed to 0.4% growth in Q3 as crisis-hit France contracted.