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France's inflation rises to 2.1% in July as energy and services drive consumer prices higher

Consumer price inflation in France accelerated in July, reaching 2.1% year-on-year, according to a preliminary estimate released by the country's national statistics agency, INSEE. The increase marks a noticeable rise from the 1.8% annual inflation rate recorded in June, reflecting renewed upward......

France's private-sector employment slips again in second quarter despite economic growth

France's private-sector labor market continued to weaken during the second quarter of 2026, with employment edging lower despite a modest return to economic growth, according to preliminary data released by INSEE. The country's private sector shed 19,300 jobs between April and June, representing......

France economy expected to grow 0.7% amid Middle East conflict, Insee says

France’s economy is expected to grow by 0.7% this year despite ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, according to a new economic forecast released by the national statistics institute Insee. The institution notes that the conflict has triggered a sharp rise in oil and energy prices,......

France records a historic surge in business creation in 2025, says Insee

France registered a record number of new businesses in 2025, according to figures released by the national statistics office Insee, confirming a strong entrepreneurial momentum despite economic uncertainties. In total, more than 1.16 million companies were created during the year, marking an increase......

Inflation slows sharply in 2025, averaging 0.9%

Inflation in France slowed significantly in 2025, settling at an average annual rate of 0.9%, according to data released by the national statistics office Insee. This marks a sharp decline compared with 2024, when inflation stood at 2%, and follows much higher levels recorded during the inflationary......

France's unemployment rate steady at 7.5% in second quarter, reports Insee

France's unemployment rate, as defined by the International Labour Organization (ILO), remained stable at 7.5% in the second quarter of 2025, the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (Insee) announced on Friday. The rate for the first quarter was also revised slightly upward from......

Educated immigrants reshape France's demographic landscape

A new study by the French National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE) reveals that immigrants arriving in France are more educated than ever, with those from North Africa leading a remarkable leap in educational attainment. The INSEE data, released on Thursday, tracks immigration patterns......

France Emerges as Leading Investor in Morocco Amid Strengthened Diplomatic Ties

In 2023, France has secured its position as the foremost foreign investor in Morocco, following a landmark decision to acknowledge Moroccan sovereignty over its southern provinces. This diplomatic shift is anticipated to invigorate bilateral cooperation, notably in trade and economic partnerships. Recent......