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FRANCE DATA: Consumer Confidence (Apr 2020)
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- Consumer Confidence Indicator: 95; Prev (Mar): 103 
- Household sentiment slumped by 8pt in April, showing the steepest decline on
record (survey began in 1972) 
- The index fell to a fourteen-month low, however but beat market expected (BBG:
82) 
- April's decline was broad-based with the major purchases intensions (-43pt)
showing the largest decline, the fear of unemployment (+42pt) rose
significantly. 
- Consumers assessment of the general economic situation over next 12 mos
(-34pt) and their future financial situation (-15pt) dropped sharply 
- Household's opinion on price increases in the next 12 months rose
substantially (+27pt) 
- The survey was conducted from Mar 27 to Apr 18 and reflects household's
opinion on the economic situation during the lockdown.
MNI London Bureau | +44 203-865-3812 | les.commons@marketnews.com
MNI London Bureau | +44 203-865-3812 | les.commons@marketnews.com

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