Thursday, the French statistical office INSEE said industrial producer prices declined 0.4% month-on-month in September after falling 0.5% in August. The decrease was quicker than a 0.2% fall predicted.
On an annual basis, the producer price index rose at a slower pace of 6.1%, compared with 6.9% increase recorded in the prior month. The annual growth eased more than the expected 6.4%.
The statistical office said producer prices eased mainly due to a decrease in energy prices.
Further, the official report showed that industrial import prices fell 0.4% month-on-month in September. On an annual basis, the import price index rose 3.9%.
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June 05, 2026 16:18 ET A busy week for economic news flow saw a slew of reports being released that reflected the trends in the U.S. labor market. In Europe, economic growth and inflation data gained attention as the European Central Bank and Bank of England head for policy session later in the month. In Asia, the monetary policy session of the Indian central bank was in focus as the country, a major oil importer, reels under the pressures of a weaker rupee and rising inflation.