Category: france
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French Services Sector Shows Slight Decline in Production in April 2023
In a recent report, the French services sector witnessed a slight decline in production during April 2023. The Index of Production in Services (IPS) recorded a value of 131.2, indicating a 0.5% decrease compared to the previous month. However, there was a 0.1% growth when compared to February 2023. Transport and Warehousing (H) subsector, with…
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May 2023 Agricultural Price Trends in France
May 2023 Agricultural Price Trends: https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/7642076#tableau-prix-agricoles-g3-fr
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Housing Prices Decrease by 0.2% in the First Quarter of 2023 in France
In metropolitan France, housing prices experienced a decline of 0.2% in the first quarter of 2023 compared to the previous quarter, according to seasonally adjusted data. This follows a period of overall stability in the fourth quarter of 2022. The downward trend continues for both new (-0.2% compared to the previous quarter, following a 0.2%…
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France’s Tertiary Activities Rent Index Shows Steady Growth in Q1 2023
The Tertiary Activities Rent Index (ILAT) in France has experienced steady growth in the first quarter of 2023, reaching a value of 6.51. This marks a slight increase compared to the previous quarter, where the index stood at 6.46 in the fourth quarter of 2022. The ILAT serves as a key indicator of rent levels…
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Construction Costs Increase by 1.3% in the First Quarter of 2023 in France
According to the latest data released by the French National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE), construction costs in France experienced a 1.3% increase in the first quarter of 2023 compared to the previous quarter. This follows a modest growth of 0.1% in the last quarter of 2022. The rise in production costs was…
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France Labor Cost Index – Wages and Salaries Increase in Q1 2023
France witnessed an increase in the labor cost index (LCI) for wages and salaries in the first quarter of 2023. According to the latest data published by INSEE (French National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies), the LCI for wages and salaries rose by 1.2% during this period. This increase follows a previous quarter growth…
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France’s Consumer Prices Experience Slight Decline in May 2023 with 5.1% Year-on-Year Growth
In May 2023, consumer prices in France experienced a slight decline over one month (-0.1%), while increasing by 5.1% compared to the previous year. According to the final results of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for May 2023, there was a decrease of 0.1% in consumer prices compared to April, where prices had increased by…
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Rising Prices: France Sees 14.6% Year-on-Year Increase in Frequently Purchased Goods Sold in Hyper and Supermarkets
In May 2023, the prices of frequently purchased goods sold in hyper and supermarkets rose by 14.6% year on year in France Price Index in large and predominantly food stores – May 2023 France witnessed a notable increase in the prices of frequently purchased goods sold in hyper and supermarkets in May 2023. According to…
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French Agricultural Producer Prices Experience Significant Decline in April 2023
In April 2023, there was a significant decline in agricultural producer prices in France compared to the previous year. The prices dropped by 6.7% after a 1.3% decrease in March 2023. However, despite the decline, the prices remained 22.2% higher than they were in April 2021. Over the course of one month, excluding fresh fruits…
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French Manufacturing Shows Promising Recovery with 0.7% Output Growth in April 2023
In April 2023, there was a positive recovery in manufacturing output in France, with a growth of 0.7%. This improvement was reflected in both the manufacturing industry and the overall industrial sector, which experienced an increase of 0.8% after a previous decline of 1.1%. During the month of April, output witnessed an upward trend in…
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Sales Volume in French Trade Declined in March 2023
According to the latest report from the French statistical institute INSEE, sales volume in trade experienced a decline in March 2023. The volume of sales fell by 0.6% compared to the previous month, following a near-stability in February with a 0.1% decrease. The decrease in sales volume was primarily concentrated in wholesale trade. In March…
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Agricultural Producer Prices in France Witness Significant Year-on-Year Decline in April 2023
In a recent report published by the French agricultural authority, it was revealed that agricultural producer prices in France experienced a substantial decline in April 2023 compared to the previous year. The data showed a year-on-year drop of 6.7%, following a decrease of 1.3% in March 2023. Despite the decline, the agricultural producer prices remained…
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France Sees Growth in Buildings’ Maintenance and Improvement Work Prices
The latest data on buildings’ maintenance and improvement work price indices in France reveals a positive trend in the first quarter of 2023. According to the Institute for Planning and Economic Analysis (IPEA), the overall index for buildings’ maintenance and improvement work stood at 126.6, representing a 2.3% increase compared to the previous quarter and…
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Producer Price Indices of Services Sold to French Businesses Show Mixed Trends
The latest report from the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE) sheds light on the producer price indices of services sold to French businesses, presenting a combination of positive and negative trends in the first quarter of 2023. Services Sold to Households: Rebound of 0.7% During the first quarter, the prices of services…
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In March 2023, manufacturing turnover bounced back (+2.1%) Turnover in industry and construction – March 2023
In encouraging news for the French economy, manufacturing turnover rebounded by 2.1% in March 2023, according to data released by the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE). This recovery comes after a period of economic fluctuations and growth slowdown. Key sectors of the manufacturing industry, including the production of food and beverages, the…
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Manufacturing Output in France Shows Recovery in April 2023 with a 0.7% Increase
In a positive development for the French economy, the manufacturing output experienced a recovery in April 2023, with a notable increase of 0.7% compared to the previous month. This rebound in production was not limited to the manufacturing industry alone but also extended to the entire industrial sector, which saw a rise of 0.8% following…
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France’s Unemployment Rate Remains Stable at 7.1% in Q1 2023
In the first quarter of 2023, France experienced a stable unemployment rate of 7.1%, according to the latest report from the International Labour Office (ILO). The number of unemployed individuals decreased slightly by 7,000, reaching a total of 2.2 million people. This rate is 0.3 points lower than the previous year and 3.4 points below…
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Business Climate in French Manufacturing Industry Deteriorates, Falls Just Below Long-Term Average in May 2023
In May 2023, the business climate in the manufacturing industry has once again deteriorated, falling just below its long-term average. According to the latest monthly business survey conducted among industry managers, the synthetic indicator measuring the business climate has lost two points, reaching a value of 99. This marks the third consecutive month of decline…
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French Retail Trade and Vehicle Repair Business Climate Slightly Deteriorates in May 2023
Paris, France – In May 2023, the business climate in the retail trade and trade and repair of motor vehicles sector experienced a slight deterioration, according to the latest monthly survey. The indicator that synthesizes the business climate dropped by one point, settling at 100, which is consistent with its long-term average. The decline can…
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Rise in Business Births Registered in April 2023 in France
Paris, May 25, 2023 – The month of April 2023 witnessed a significant increase in the number of business births in France, according to the latest data released by INSEE, the French National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. The report indicates that business registrations rose by 3.7% compared to the previous month, following a…