France’s Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) moved back into positive territory in October 2026, rising 0.4% month-on-month after a 0.3% decline in the previous period. The latest data, updated on 13 November 2026, marks a clear turnaround from the negative reading seen earlier.
The month-on-month comparison shows that price dynamics strengthened notably: while the “previous” indicator captured a -0.3% change from one month to the next, the “actual” October figure reflects a 0.4% increase over the prior month. This shift suggests a renewed upward push in consumer prices within the euro area’s harmonised framework, after a brief period of contraction.
