French central bank trims 2018, 2019 growth outlook to 1.5 percent
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PARIS (Reuters) - The French economy is set to grow slightly less than previously expected this and next year, the central bank said on Thursday, warning the longer protests which have swept the country drag on the more they would weigh on activity.In a quarterly update of its economic forecasts, the Bank of France projected the economy would grow 1.5 percent in 2018 and 2019, down from 1.6 percent for both years in previous estimates.The forecasts do not include 10 billion euros (£8.99..