Moody’s cuts France’s 2026 growth forecast to 0.2%

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Moody’s lowered its forecast for France’s 2026 growth to 0.2%, citing political uncertainty, higher bond yields and fiscal challenges. That is below the government’s 0.5% target, according to Le Monde.

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Why it matters

The weaker outlook affects France’s economy and could be relevant to businesses and investors with exposure there. The report does not identify a specific effect on the United States.

What happens next

The report does not state when Moody’s will next review its forecast or whether the French government will revise its growth target.

Whether France changes its 2026 growth target

Whether Moody’s revises its forecast again