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France Inflation Rate Lowest since 2016
Annual inflation rate in France is expected to slow to 0.1 percent in June of 2020 from 0.4 percent in May, reaching the lowest reading since deflation in 2016, preliminary estimates showed. The country started lifting its coronavirus restrictive measures on May 11th. Cost of services and food slowed and prices of manufactured products fell sharply. In contrast, energy prices should drop less than in May and tobacco prices are seen increasing at the same pace as in the previous month. On a month-over-month basis, consumer prices went down 0.1 percent after a 0.1 percent rise in May. The harmonized inflation is expected to slow to 0.1 percent from 0.4 percent and the monthly rate to fall to -0.1 percent from 0.2 percent.
Published on 2020-06-30

France Inflation Rate Revised Higher to 0.4%
Annual inflation rate in France was revised higher to 0.4 percent in May of 2020 from a preliminary of 0.2 percent and after a 0.3 percent rate in April. The slight increase in inflation came from higher prices of services (1.2 percent vs 0.6 percent in April) and tobacco (13.9 percent vs 13.7 percent) which were partly offset by a further decline in cost of energy (-11 percent vs -8.6 percent) and manufactured goods (-0.7 percent vs -0.5 percent) and a slowdown prices of food products (3.5 percent vs 3.7 percent). On a monthly basis, consumer prices edged up 0.1 percent, compared to initial estimates of a flat reading. The country started to slowly lift the 8-week coronavirus lockdown from mid-May. The harmonized index increased 0.2 percent on the month and 0.4 percent on the year, also higher than initial estimates of a flat reading and 0.2 percent respectively.
Published on 2020-06-12

France Inflation Rate Lowest since 2016
Annual inflation rate in France is seen edging down to 0.2 percent in May of 2020 from 0.3 percent in April, below forecasts of 0.3 percent, preliminary estimates showed. It is the lowest annual inflation rate since August of 2016, as the country remained under restrictive measures due to the coronavirus through May 11th when it started slowly easing restrictions. Cost of energy (-11 percent vs -8.6 percent in April) and manufactured goods (-0.7 percent vs -0.5 percent) fell faster and food prices eased (3.1 percent vs 3.7 percent). On the other hand, prices rose faster for tobacco (13.9 percent vs 13.7 percent) and services (1 percent vs 0.6 percent). On a monthly basis, consumer prices were flat. The harmonized index is seen edging up 0.2 percent on the year but being flat on the month.
Published on 2020-05-29

France Inflation Rate Revised Down to 0.3%
Consumer prices in France increased 0.3 percent year-on-year in April of 2020, slightly below an initial estimate of 0.4 percent, and the lowest inflation rate since August of 2016. Main downward pressure came from cost of energy (-8.6 percent) after a plunge in international oil prices in April and manufactured goods (-0.5 percent) as the country entered lockdown from March 16th and many businesses were forced to closed. Also, cost of services (0.6 percent) and tobacco (13.7 percent) slowed. On the other hand, food prices accelerated (3.7 percent, the highest rate since March of 2012). On a monthly basis, consumer prices were flat, below an initial estimate of a 0.1 percent gain.
Published on 2020-05-15

French Inflation Rate at Over 3-Year Low
France's consumer price inflation is expected to slow to 0.4 percent year-on-year in April 2020, the lowest since October 2016, amid a health crisis due to Covid-19, a preliminary estimate showed. Energy prices should drop sharply and service inflation is set to slow, while the manufactured products deflation will probably remain unchanged. On the other hand, food prices are seen jumping.
Published on 2020-04-30

French March Inflation Rate Revised Up to 0.7%
The annual inflation rate in France fell to 0.7 percent in March of 2020 from 1.4 percent in the previous month but above preliminary estimates of 0.6 percent. It was the lowest inflation since July of 2017, as services cost rose at a softer pace (1.1 percent vs 1.4 percent). In addition, prices fell for both energy (-4 percent vs 1.1 percent) and manufactured products (-0.4 percent vs 0.3 percent). On the other hand, food inflation picked up to 1.9 percent from 1.8 percent. On a monthly basis, consumer prices edged up 0.1 percent, after being unchanged in February.
Published on 2020-04-15

French Inflation Rate Slows to Over 3-Year Low
The inflation rate in France is expected to slow to 0.6 percent year-on-year in March 2020, the lowest since December 2016, a preliminary estimate showed. Services cost should rise at a softer pace (1.0 percent vs 1.4 percent in February), while prices will likely fall for both energy (-3.9 percent vs 1.1 percent) and manufactured products (-0.5 percent vs 0.3 percent). Meanwhile, food inflation is seen picking up to 1.9 percent from 1.8 percent. On a monthly basis, consumer prices are expected to remain unchanged for a second consecutive period.
Published on 2020-03-31

French Inflation Rate Confirmed at 1.4% in February
The inflation rate in France was confirmed at 1.4 percent year-on-year in February of 2020, easing from a 1.5 percent rise in the previous month. It was the lowest inflation rate since November of 2019, as prices slowed for energy (1.1 percent vs 4.5 percent in January), dragged by a drop in petroleum prices (-0.5 percent vs 6.5 percent) and gas (-9.4 percent vs -7.0 percent); and food (1.8 percent vs 2.0 percent). On the other hand, service prices advanced faster (1.4 percent vs 1.3 percent), particularly for transport (1.8 percent vs 0.4 percent); communication (2.2 percent vs 1.8 percent) and other services (1.9 percent vs 1.7 percent); while housing-related services cost slowed (0.4 percent vs 0.8 percent). Also, manufactured product prices rebounded (0.3 percent vs -0.3 percent), mainly clothing & footwear (2.1 percent vs -0.3 percent). On a monthly basis, consumer prices showed no growth, after decreasing 0.4 percent in January.
Published on 2020-03-13

French Inflation Rate Eases to 3-Month Low of 1.4%
France's annual inflation rate is expected to decrease to 1.4 percent in February 2020 from 1.5 percent in the prior month, a preliminary estimate showed. That should be the lowest rate since November 2019. Prices are set to slow for energy (1.1 percent vs 4.5 percent in January) and food prices (1.8 percent vs 2.0 percent). On the other hand, manufactured product prices should rebound (0.3 percent vs -0.3 percent) and those of services (1.4 percent vs 1.3 percent) and tobacco (14.5 percent vs 14.4 percent) should accelerate slightly. On a monthly basis, consumer prices are expected to be unchanged, after decreasing 0.4 percent in the previous month. The harmonised index of consumer prices should rise 1.6 percent from the previous year (vs 1.7 percent in January); and should be stable month-over-month (vs -0.5 percent).
Published on 2020-02-28

French Inflation Rate Confirmed at 1.5% in January
France's annual inflation rate remained unchanged at 1.5% in January 2020, its highest level since December 2018, matching the preliminary estimate. Higher prices of energy (4.5% vs 2.6% in December) were offset by a slowdown in those of services (1.3% vs 1.4%), food (2% vs 2.1%) and tobacco (14.4% vs 15.3%). Meantime, manufactured product cost dropped 0.3%, the same pace as in December. On a monthly basis, consumer prices went down 0.4%, after increasing 0.4% in the previous month, in line with an earlier reading. The decrease mainly reflected lower prices of manufactured goods (-2.2% vs 0.2%), namely clothing & footwear due to winter sales (-11.3% vs 0.4%) as well as slowing costs of food (0.4% vs 0.6%) and energy (0.5% vs 0.8%). The harmonised index of consumer prices rose 1.7% from the previous year (vs 1.6% in December); and went down 0.5% month-over-month (vs 0.5% in December).
Published on 2020-02-20

French January Inflation Rate Steady at 1-Year High of 1.5%
France's annual inflation rate is expected to remain unchanged at 1.5 percent in January 2020, its highest level since December 2018, a preliminary estimate showed. Higher prices of energy should be offset by a slowdown in costs of services, food, tobacco and a steeper drop in prices of manufactured goods. On a monthly basis, consumer prices are set to decrease 0.4 percent, after increasing 0.4 percent in the previous month. The harmonised index of consumer prices should rise 1.6 percent from the previous year (the same pace as in December); and went down 0.5 percent month-over-month (vs 0.5 percent in December).
Published on 2020-01-31

French January Inflation Rate Revised Up to 1.5%
The annual inflation rate in France rose 1.5 percent in December 2019 from 1 percent in the previous month and above a preliminary estimate of 1.4 percent. It was the highest inflation rate in a year, boosted by higher cost of services (1.4 percent vs 1.3 percent in November) and a rebound in energy prices (2.6 percent vs -0.6 percent). Additionally, cost of manufactured products fell less (-0.3 percent vs -0.6 percent). On the other hand, inflation was steady for food (at 2.1 percent) and tobacco (at 15.3 percent). On a monthly basis, consumer prices went up 0.4 percent, after increasing 0.1 percent in November. The harmonised index of consumer prices was confirmed at 1.6 percent from the previous year (vs 1.2 percent in November); and advanced 0.5 percent month-over-month (vs 0.1 percent in November).
Published on 2020-01-15

France Inflation Rate Climbs to 1-Year High of 1.4%
France's annual inflation rate is expected to pick up to 1.4 percent in December 2019 from 1.0 percent in the previous month, preliminary estimates showed. That was the highest inflation since December 2018. Prices should rise at a faster pace for services (1.4 percent vs 1.3 percent) and energy cost is expected to rebound (2.6 percent vs -0.6 percent). Meanwhile, inflation should be steady for food (at 2.1 percent) and tobacco (at 15.3 percent) while cost of manufactured products will probably edge down (-0.2 percent vs -0.6 percent).On a monthly basis, consumer prices are expected to rise 0.4 percent, following a 0.1 percent gain in November. The harmonised index of consumer prices is seen rising 1.6 percent from the previous year (vs 1.2 percent in November); and 0.5 percent month-over-month (vs 0.1 percent in November).
Published on 2020-01-03

French Inflation Rate Confirmed at 1%
The inflation rate in France was confirmed at 1.0 percent year-on-year in November of 2019, accelerating from a 0.8 percent rise in the previous month, as food prices advanced faster.
Published on 2019-12-12

French Inflation Rate Accelerates in November
France's annual inflation rate is expected to pick up to 1.0 percent in November 2019 from an over two-year low of 0.8 percent in the previous month, a preliminary estimate showed. Prices should rise at a faster pace for tobacco, services and food, while energy deflation is likely to soften.
Published on 2019-11-29

French October Inflation Rate Revised Up to 0.8%
The French consumer price inflation rate came in at 0.8 percent year-on-year in October of 2019, from 0.9 percent in the prior month, but above preliminary estimates of 0.7 percent. It was the lowest rate since July of 2017.
Published on 2019-11-14

French Inflation Rate at Over 2-Year Low
France's annual inflation rate is expected to fall to 0.7 percent in October of 2019 from 0.9 percent in the prior month, a preliminary estimate showed. That should be the lowest rate since July of 2017.
Published on 2019-10-31

French Inflation Rate Confirmed at 4-Month Low
France's annual inflation rate was confirmed at 0.9 percent in September 2019, the lowest since May and below August's 1.0 percent, amid a slowdown in the prices of food and energy.
Published on 2019-10-15

French Inflation Rate Eases to 0.9% in September
France's annual inflation is expected to fall to 0.9 percent in September 2019 from 1.0 percent in the previous month, and matching a two-year low recorded in May. A slowdown in energy and food prices should partly offset an acceleration in services prices and a smaller drop in manufactured goods prices.
Published on 2019-09-27

French August Inflation Rate Slows Faster than Expected
France's annual inflation rate fell to 1.0 percent in August of 2019 from 1.1 percent in the prior month and below an initial estimate of 1.1 percent. It was the lowest inflation rate since May, reflecting a drop in manufactured product prices.
Published on 2019-09-12