AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoGrowth and Industry: France’s economy contracted 0.1% in the third quarter, and manufacturing returned to contraction in October as new orders weakened and input costs climbed. The factory PMI fell to 49.5. Inflation: Annual inflation rose to 3.4% in October, its highest since January 2024, driven largely by energy prices, up 24.1% year on year. Public Finances: Fitch moved France’s credit outlook to negative amid mounting debt concerns. The European Commission, meanwhile, approved doubling fuel aid for agricultural and aquaculture businesses to €424 million. Digital Taxes: MPs backed a proposed €0.055-per-gigabyte internet levy and voted to remove YouTube’s tax break; both measures remain subject to the 2027 budget process.
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