Economics
French Economy Unexpectedly Cools in Setback for Euro Area
- Economy expanded 0.2% in second quarter vs. estimated 0.3%
- Data on Wednesday set to show euro-area growth slowed to 0.2%
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French economic growth unexpectedly slowed in the second quarter, adding to risks for a euro area already shaken by a manufacturing slump and frailties in its largest economy, Germany.