French consumer inflation confirmed at 0.9% in July

French consumer inflation confirmed at 0.9% in July

Overview of France's Inflation Rate

(Reuters) -Consumer price inflation in France was stable in July and met analysts' expectations and the preliminary reading, statistics office INSEE said on Thursday.

Year-on-Year Inflation Comparison

France's harmonized inflation rate, adjusted for comparison with other euro zone countries, was +0.9% year-on-year in July, INSEE said.

Analysts' Predictions and Reports

A poll of 17 analysts surveyed by Reuters had on average expected the +0.9% rate for EU-harmonised inflation. INSEE reported the same figure in its preliminary reading.

Previous Month's Inflation Rate

The consumer inflation rate was also at +0.9% year-on-year in June.

(Reporting by Leo Marchandon; Editing by Aidan Lewis)