France’s inflation rate year-over-year increased to 1.2% from the previous 0.9%, marking a 0.3 percentage point rise. This indicates a higher inflationary pressure compared to the previous period.
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The actual inflation rate matched analyst estimates of 1.2%, suggesting that the market had accurately anticipated this increase. This alignment with expectations is likely to have a neutral effect on the stock market, with sectors such as consumer goods and services potentially experiencing minor fluctuations due to changes in consumer purchasing power. The impact is expected to be short-term, primarily affecting market sentiment.