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In recent news, the French economy has shown signs of growth in the first quarter. Despite economists forecasting only a 0.1% growth rate, France managed to achieve a slight increase in domestic consumption and investment, leading to a 0.2% growth in GDP. This positive trend is expected to set the stage for broader recovery in the eurozone, which has been experiencing stagnation recently.
Looking ahead, experts predict that the eurozone as a whole will experience modest growth this year thanks to decreasing inflation rates and rising wages. This is expected to lead to an increase in household spending power, further driving economic expansion. With GDP data for the eurozone scheduled for release later today, investors are closely monitoring this developing story. Stay tuned for updates on this exciting development!