France’s consumer confidence index fell -3 pts to 88 in May 2025, moving further below its long-term average of 100.

• The expected financial situation index dropped -3 pts to -14, and the major purchases index fell -4 pts to -27.
• The future standard of living index declined -5 pts to -59, the lowest since April 2023.
• Unemployment fears surged, with the index up 9 pts to 61, the highest since 2015 (ex-COVID period).
• Households' current and expected saving capacity each fell -1 pt, but both remain above average.
• Perceived past inflation rebounded 8 pts, while expected future inflation declined -1 pt to -38.