French consumer sentiment remained unchanged in January but remained weaker than its long-run average, monthly survey results from the statistical office INSEE showed on Tuesday.
The consumer confidence index posted 90 in January, the same score as seen in December and also matched expectations. The index had remained below its long-term average of 100.
Assessment of consumers regarding their future personal financial situation improved marginally as the index gained one point to -12, while the one related to their past financial situation was stable at -21.
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