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French Business Activity Slumps at Fastest Pace Since 2020

Bloomberg Markets · May 21, 2026, 7:15 AM · Also reported by 3 other sources

French business activity shrank at the quickest pace in five and a half years as higher energy prices hit consumers and firms.

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French Business Activity Slumps at Fastest Pace Since 2020

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