French consumer spending remained under pressure in September 2026, holding steady at a month-over-month decline of 0.5%, identical to the contraction recorded in August 2026. The latest figures, updated on 30 October 2026, indicate no improvement in household outlays as the negative trend carried over from the previous month.
On a month-over-month basis, the “actual” reading for September compares the change in spending to August, while the “previous” figure reflects August’s change relative to July. With both months showing a 0.5% drop, the data point to a persistent softness in consumer demand, suggesting that French households have yet to regain momentum as the autumn period begins.
