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The French economy enjoyed a strong start to the second quarter, the latest PMI flash data show, as private sector business activity grew at its sharpest pace in just over four years.
The service sector was once again the main driving force as fewer Covid-19 restrictions continued to support demand. This compared with only a slight increase in manufacturing output during April as shortages of raw materials and components hindered production capabilities.
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