Finance
French inflation slows to 0.4% in January
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on February 18, 2026
1 min readLast updated: February 18, 2026
Quick Summary
French inflation decreased to 0.4% in January, aligning with forecasts. December's rate was 0.7%, as reported by INSEE.
French inflation slows to 0.4% in January
Overview of French Inflation Rates
Feb 18 (Reuters) - Consumer prices in France rose 0.4% year-on-year in January, statistics office INSEE said on Wednesday, matching the preliminary reading published earlier this month and a Reuters poll of analysts.
Comparison with December's Inflation
The EU-harmonised inflation rate in the bloc's second biggest economy slowed in January, compared with the December reading of 0.7%.
Data Source and Reporting
(Reporting by Dimitri Rhodes in Gdansk, editing by Milla Nissi-Prussak)
Key Takeaways
- •French inflation slowed to 0.4% in January.
- •The rate matches earlier forecasts and estimates.
- •December's inflation rate was higher at 0.7%.
- •Data was reported by INSEE and Reuters.
- •The EU-harmonised inflation rate also decreased.
Frequently Asked Questions about French inflation slows to 0.4% in January
1What is inflation?
Inflation is the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, leading to a decrease in purchasing power. It is typically measured on a year-over-year basis.
2What is consumer price index?
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for a market basket of consumer goods and services.
