https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/eurozone-economy-slows-as-french-debt-worries-mountContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/eurozone-economy-slows-as-french-debt-worries-mounthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/eurozone-economy-slows-as-french-debt-worries-mount#u175324Wed, 04 Nov 2026 21:42:10 +0000The Eurozone economy grew by 0.4% in the third quarter, a deceleration driven by an unexpected contraction in France. While some reports indicate this growth rate exceeded initial projections, the region faces mounting headwinds. France is currently experiencing an economic crisis and shrinking output. Despite these pressures and energy shocks stemming from a war with Iran, the broader European economy has maintained moderate growth. The European Central Bank kept interest rates unchanged on October 29, though the euro and bond yields subsequently declined.Why it mattersFrance is one of the fo