French consumer confidence hits 2013 low
French consumer confidence fell to 80 in October, marking its lowest level since 2013 amid ongoing nationwide protests. Households reported rising price pressures and growing concerns over unemployment.
France's consumer confidence fell 5 points to 80 in October, reaching its lowest level since June 2013 during widespread protests. The reading missed the 85 consensus forecast from a Reuters survey and sits well below the 100 long-term average. The drop signals mounting pressure on household spending as economic discontent deepens across the country.
