FX.co ★ France Consumer Confidence Edges Up

Consumer confidence in France saw a slight increase in July 2025, reaching a level of 89, up from 88 over the previous two months, and marginally exceeding market expectations of 88. Households indicated modest improvements in their assessment of both past (-23 compared to -24) and future (-13 compared to -14) personal financial situations. The proportion of households considering it a suitable time for major purchases remained unchanged at -26. Conversely, the percentage of households who view it as a favorable time to save experienced a rise (18 compared to 17). Further, concerns regarding unemployment continued to diminish, with the associated indicator decreasing to 54 from 58. However, expectations for future inflation increased, with more households expecting price rises over the next twelve months (-31 compared to -36).