Unemployment Rate reflects a quarterly percentage change in the number of unemployed residents in relation to France's total labor force. Unemployment growth is an indication of a decline in the labor market. Therefore, higher readings are seen as negative for the euro quotes.
France Unemployment Rate
Last release
Actual
8.1%
Forecast
7.8%
Previous
7.9%
Next release
Actual
Coming in 50 days
Forecast
8.3%
Previous
8.1%
Date (GMT)
Reference
Actual
Forecast
Previous
1 Q 2011
9.7%
—
9.6%
4 Q 2010
9.7%
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