Bank of France raises growth forecast slightly

PARIS (Reuters) - France should post economic growth of 0.2 percent in the third quarter, the Bank of France said on Monday, revising its forecast up slightly from a first estimate of 0.1 percent.

French central bank sees flat economy in first quarter

PARIS: France will barely dodge recession in the first quarter of the year, with the weak economy hurting the government's efforts to rein in the budget deficit, data showed on Friday.

Britain's economy slumps for 3rd straight quarter

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The British economy slumped for the third consecutive quarter, adding to the economic concern throughout Europe.