French economic downturn eased in April - central bank

PARIS (Reuters) - France's economic downturn eased up last month, although activity remained mired at levels far below normal following a coronavirus lockdown imposed in mid-March, the central bank said on Tuesday.The euro zone's second-biggest economy was operating 27% below normal levels in April after 32% in the second half of March, the Bank of France said.France began unwinding its strict lockdown on Monday, allowing non-essential shops, factories and other businesses to reopen for the..