French FinMin Le Maire: Economic growth in Q2 better than forecast

French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said that the second-quarter economic performance was 'exceptional' after the economy expanded 0.9% QoQ in Q2 vs. 0.8% expectations.

Additional comments

“Q2 French economic growth better than forecast and marked an exceptional performance by the economy.”

“Q2 French economic performance puts France on track to meet its 6% growth target for whole of 2021.”

“Will give further economic aid to overseas territories such as Martinique and la reunion, which are going into new lockdowns to tackle covid.”