France's harmonized inflation remained stable in July and stayed well below the European Central Bank's 2 percent target due to weaker energy prices, official data showed on Thursday.
The harmonized index of consumer prices rose 0.9 percent year-on-year in July, the same rate as seen in June, the statistical office INSEE reported. The rate was expected to slow to 0.8 percent.
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April 24, 2026 15:15 ET Economics news flow was relatively light this week even as the conflict in the Middle East continued, raising concerns for policymakers. In the U.S., spending data, initial jobless claims and pending home sales were the highlights. Business confidence in the biggest euro area economy was in focus in Europe. Inflation data from Japan gained attention in Asia.