Growth data demonstrates a clear acceleration in France as GDP rose by +1.9% in 2017. Our estimate for 2018 is even higher at +2.1%.
Corporate investment is expected to be at the forefront, growing by +5%, after +4.3% in 2018.
Why should this happen? Capacity utilization rate (85.8% in Q1) and demand prospects are back to past highs.
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