The French financial system expanded within the third quarter, beating economists’ forecasts amid robust home demand.
The eurozone’s second-largest financial system grew 0.2% within the third quarter, French statistics company Insee stated Friday in a primary estimate for the interval. Economists polled by The Wall Road Journal had forecast the financial system would develop by 0.1% on quarter.
12 months on yr, the financial system expanded by 1.0% within the third quarter.
Home demand contributed 0.4% to GDP development, whereas commerce was a drag for development.
Spain and Germany are additionally scheduled to launch figures on gross home product Friday.
Write to Maria Martinez at maria.martinez@wsj.com
