France GDP up 0.2% in first quarterDomestic demand weighed on growth, down 0.1 points, though that improved from a 0.4 point decline in the prior quarter. Household consumption held steady, gross fixed capital formation fell slightly and foreign trade increased.Europe markets set to open higherThe U.K.'s FTSE 100 was on course for a 20.7 point rise to 7,850.3, according to ig.com. France's CAC 40 was seen up 32 points to 7,505.8, Germany's DAX up 61.
The decision was in line with economist expectations for no changes to the benchmark interest rate, which has been held at minus 0.1% since the central bank took
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