France December final CPI +3.7% vs +3.7% y/y prelim

Prior +3.5%HICP +4.1% vs +4.1% y/y prelimPrior +3.9%No changes to the initial estimates and although the headline readings did tick higher in December, the core reading actually declined. Core annual inflation eased further to 3.4% on the month, down from 3.6% in November. So, that is still a welcome development for the ECB. This article was written by Justin Low at www.forexlive.com.

France December final CPI +3.7% vs +3.7% y/y prelim
  • Prior +3.5%
  • HICP +4.1% vs +4.1% y/y prelim
  • Prior +3.9%

No changes to the initial estimates and although the headline readings did tick higher in December, the core reading actually declined. Core annual inflation eased further to 3.4% on the month, down from 3.6% in November. So, that is still a welcome development for the ECB.

This article was written by Justin Low at www.forexlive.com.