WS Investor
14 Aug 2026, 10:28
French Inflation Rebounds 0.6% in July, Matching Forecasts
French consumer prices rose 0.6% month over month in July 2026, matching market expectations and reversing the 0.3% decline recorded in June. France’s EU-harmonized HICP also increased 0.6% during the month, in line with forecasts.
The rebound was driven largely by higher services prices, including seasonal increases in transportation and accommodation, alongside rising energy costs. On an annual basis, headline CPI accelerated to 2.1% from 1.8%, while HICP inflation increased to 2.4% from 2.0%.
French consumer prices rose 0.6% month over month in July 2026, matching market expectations and reversing the 0.3% decline recorded in June. France’s EU-harmonized HICP also increased 0.6% during the month, in line with forecasts.
The rebound was driven largely by higher services prices, including seasonal increases in transportation and accommodation, alongside rising energy costs. On an annual basis, headline CPI accelerated to 2.1% from 1.8%, while HICP inflation increased to 2.4% from 2.0%.
