France's inflation eased more than expected in January, preliminary data from the statistical office INSEE revealed on Tuesday.
The consumer price index logged a 0.3 percent annual rise in January, slower than the 0.8 percent increase seen in December. Inflation was expected to slow moderately to 0.6 percent.
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