法国经济在3月下降的速度较慢,但新的数据显示,经济继续萎缩。 French economy shows slower decline in March, but continues to contract, new data shows.

法国3月经济出现放缓的迹象,HCOB综合产出指数从2月的45.1上升至47.0,仍显示收缩. France's economy showed signs of a slower decline in March, with the HCOB composite output index rising to 47.0 from 45.1 in February, still indicating contraction. 制造业和服务部门的收缩不那么严重,尽管新的订单和工作人数继续下降。 Both manufacturing and service sectors experienced less severe contractions, though new orders and job numbers continued to fall. 由于经济不稳定和竞争压力,商业信心仍然接近五年的最低水平。 Business confidence remains at near five-year lows due to economic uncertainties and competitive pressures.