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French Economy Stalls in Second Quarter as Weak Investment Offsets Export and Consumer Gains

France recorded zero economic growth in the second quarter, missing expectations as a strong increase in aircraft exports and modestly higher household spending were offset by falling business investment and a decline in inventories.
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