France's consumer confidence recovered somewhat at the end of the year, monthly survey data from the statistical office INSEE showed on Wednesday.
The consumer sentiment index rose to 90 in December as expected from 89 in the previous month. Nonetheless, the index remained well below its long-term average of 100.
The survey revealed that households' saving intentions strengthened in December, with the corresponding rising to 46, reaching a new historic maximum, from 45.0 in November.
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