The economic outlook in France is rising, new figures have suggested, something that may be of interest to those looking to purchase French property.

According to data from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, the country has shown "tentative signs" of a pause in the economic slowdown.

The body’s composite leading indicators (CLIs) update revealed that France is experiencing a possible trough in contraction, with the CLI increasing by 1.2 points in March.

This is the largest increase in any of the European countries analysed.

In related news, president of the European Central Bank Jean-Claude Trichet claimed this week that the first signs of an economic recovery are beginning to emerge, which may further encourage those considering buying French property.

Speaking in Switzerland, he said that a number of recent reports on the state of economies have been "encouraging".

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