Economics
French Economy Picks Up, Remains ‘Sluggish,’ Markit Says
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France’s economy showed signs of a limited pickup at the end of the first quarter as services expanded at the fastest pace in five months.
Markit Economics said its services Purchasing Managers Index rose to 51.2 in March from 49.2 in February, moving back above the 50 level that separates expansion from contraction.