France Q1 preliminary GDP +0.1% vs +0.1% q/q expected

• Prior -0.1%

French GDP is seen rebounding a little after contracting in Q4 last year. But a negative point to the report is that consumption activity was seen flat in the first quarter. So, that reflects some pessimism in terms of domestic demand conditions.

This article was written by Justin Low at www.forexlive.com.