French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire told France Info Radio on Friday that the economy has returned to pre-pandemic levels in October.
Additional comments
“The third-quarter economic growth was an exceptional result.”
“French economy heading in the right direction.”
France Q3 preliminary GDP expanded by 3.0% QoQ vs. +2.1% expected.
Market reaction
EUR/USD is heading towards 1.1650, down 0.15% on the day. Resurgent US dollar demand amid a tepid risk tone is weighing on the currency pair.