MACRO & POLICY
Bank of France Cuts 2026 GDP Forecast to 0.5%A · FULL TRANSLATION
# Bank of France# GDP# European economy# forecast
Key Points
- Bank of France cuts its 2026 GDP forecast to 0.5%
- Cites US and Iran-related external uncertainty
- A warning of weakening momentum in major European economies
Analysis
The Bank of France cut its 2026 growth forecast to 0.5%, citing US and Iran-related uncertainty. Weakening momentum in a core European economy is a demand-side headwind for export-driven Japan and Asia—global growth is one connected web.