In Q4 2023, French GDP remained virtually stable for the second consecutive quarter (+0.1%, according to the detailed results from the quarterly accounts, after 0.0%). Domestic demand contracted slightly (contributing -0.1 points to GDP growth): household consumption stabilised while both household and corporate investment fell back sharply. Foreign trade supported activity financially (+0.9 points) but this support was to a large extent due to a destocking phenomenon (-0.7 points): companies met demand for goods by drawing down from their inventories and imports declined significantly. Exports stagnated, reflecting sluggish demand on the part of our European partners...