Economics
French Economy Shrinks Most Since WW II
- Bank of France sees 32% loss of activity during confinement
- Economy contracted 6% in first quarter, may be worse to come
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The French economy shrank the most since World War II in the first quarter, and the outlook for the rest of the year is souring significantly amid the confinement to limit the spread of the coronavirus, according to the Bank of France.