DATA SNAP: French 2Q Final GDP +0.3% On Quarter

PARIS -- The French economy grew 0.3% in the second quarter, detailed gross domestic product data showed Friday, confirming a surprising recovery in the euro zone's second-largest economy.

The data were in line with economist expectations, but they had surprised analysts on the upside when second-quarter data were originally published last month.

First-quarter GDP data were revised down, showing a contraction of 1.4%, sharper than the 1.3% published in August and of the original estimate of a 1.2% decline.

Private and public consumption increased on the quarter, 0.2% and 0.6%, respectively, while investment fell 0.9% on the previous three months.

External trade boosted GDP figures by 0.8 of a percentage point, as exports increased 0.7%.