Eurozone economy expands 0.2% in third quarter
Better than expected performance comes after French output grows at fastest pace since 2023
Better than expected performance comes after French output grows at fastest pace since 2023

Analysts polled by Reuters had expected zero growth between April and June

Figure surpasses expectations after growth boosted by consumer spending

Bloc’s performance in the face of geopolitical and trade tensions has surprised policymakers

September survey data brings ‘sobering reality check’ for France, say economists

Expansion of 0.3% marks a sharp slowdown from 0.7% in first three months of the year

Figure comes after ECB kept rates on hold