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Consumer Sentiment Inches Lower

FRANCE DATA
MNI (London)

FRANCE MAY CONSUMER SENTIMENT 86 (FCST 89); APR 87r

  • Consumer confidence weakened by a further point in May, well below the long-term average of 100.
  • Soaring inflation chipping at disposable incomes and economic uncertainty surrounding the Ukraine war constinue to weigh on sentiment.
  • Future financial expectations remained unchanged, whilst propensity to make major purchases saw a slight increase. The expected living standards fell further. For the second month running, a rising number of French consumers see prices slowing 12 months out.
  • German and UK consumer confidence also remain very weak, with Friday's UK GfK index at a record low, whilst Germany saw a minimal uptick this morning. Italian confidence is due tomorrow.

Source: Insee

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