empty
 
 

2018.02.0903:08:00UTC+00France Industrial Output Recovers In December

France's industrial production expanded more than expected in December reversing a drop in November, the statistical office Insee said Friday.

Industrial production grew 0.5 percent month-on-month in December, in contrast to a 0.3 percent fall in November. Output was expected to grow 0.1 percent.

At the same time, manufacturing output gained 0.3 percent compared to November's 0.8 percent decline. Economists had forecast output to fall again in December, by 0.5 percent.

Production of capital goods grew 1.8 percent, while transport equipment registered a 2.1 percent fall.

Data showed that construction output advanced notably by 4.1 percent on month in December, reversing a 0.2 percent drop a month ago.

In the fourth quarter, manufacturing output grew strongly by 4.9 percent and by 4.2 percent in the whole industry.

  • Grand Choice
    Contest by
    InstaForex
    InstaForex always strives to help you
    fulfill your biggest dreams.
    JOIN CONTEST
  • Chancy Deposit
    Deposit your account with $3,000 and get $1000 more!
    In April we raffle $1000 within the Chancy Deposit campaign!
    Get a chance to win by depositing $3,000 to a trading account. Having fulfilled this condition, you become a campaign participant.
    JOIN CONTEST
  • Trade Wise, Win Device
    Top up your account with at least $500, sign up for the contest, and get a chance to win mobile devices.
    JOIN CONTEST
  • 100% Bonus
    Your unique opportunity to get a 100% bonus on your deposit
    GET BONUS
  • 55% Bonus
    Apply for a 55% bonus on your every deposit
    GET BONUS
  • 30% Bonus
    Receive a 30% bonus every time you top up your account
    GET BONUS


Can't speak right now?
Ask your question in the chat.
Widget callback