French economy's unexpected rebound, driven by aircraft, pharmaceutical, defense exports
- Posted on October 30, 2025
- By Le Monde
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French economy's unexpected rebound, driven by aircraft, pharmaceutical, defense exports

Business activity boosted France's GDP, which rose by 0.5% in the third quarter. However, households remained highly cautious, spending little and investing even less. The late-summer upturn is unlikely to last.