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France Downgrades Growth Outlook as Energy Volatility Weighs on Economy

The European Commission and the OECD have cut France’s 2026 growth forecast to 0.8%, citing uncertainty linked to Middle East energy disruptions and weak consumer spending as economic momentum remains subdued.
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