French September inflation rises to 3.4 percent
French consumer prices increased more than expected in September with harmonized inflation reaching 3.4 percent year on year. The acceleration was driven largely by higher energy and food costs.
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France's harmonized inflation rate rose to 3.4% year-on-year in September, exceeding analyst forecasts. The increase reverses August's reading of 2.6% amid rising energy costs. The acceleration complicates the inflation outlook across the euro zone.
