FX.co ★ France Consumer Morale Steady in January

In January 2026, France's consumer confidence index remained at 90, consistent with December's figure, aligning with forecasts, yet still below the historical average of 100. Intentions to save decreased slightly to 41 from 45. Meanwhile, the current saving capacity experienced a slight rise, moving to 20 from 19, with anticipated saving capacity remaining unchanged at 14. Negative sentiments regarding the past standard of living persisted at -70, and future standard of living expectations dropped marginally to -58 from -57. Intentions for major purchases continued to be in negative territory, at -28 compared to -27 in December. Households' views on their past financial situation remained steady at -21, while expectations for future finances showed a slight improvement, reaching -12 from -13. The outlook on unemployment remained stable at 45. Perceptions of past consumer prices deteriorated to -6 from -3, though expectations for future inflation eased to -26 from -29, indicating ongoing caution concerning the broader economic climate.