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France services activity contracted in August, survey shows weaker demand

France’s services sector contracted more than expected in August, survey data showed Thursday. Weaker demand and extreme heat weighed on sales, while inflationary pressure crept back up.

France's services sector contracted more than expected in August, as weaker demand and extreme heat weighed on sales and inflationary pressure crept back up, a business survey showed on Thursday.