France’s consumer confidence index held steady at 87 in September 2025 (unchanged from August), remaining well below its long-term average of 100, with historic strength in savings capacity offset by weak purchasing intentions.

• Households’ past financial situation was stable at -21, while expectations improved slightly to -15 (Aug: -16), though both remain below long-term norms.

• The balance of opinion on current saving capacity rose to 20 (Aug: 18), and expected saving capacity reached 17 (Aug: 14), a historic maximum, well above long-term averages.

• Savings intentions edged up to 36 (Aug: 35), still high by historical standards.

• The proportion of households viewing now as a good time for major purchases fell sharply, with the balance dropping to -31 (Aug: -27), the lowest since Aug 2024.

• Perceptions of the past standard of living improved slightly to -73 (Aug: -74), while expectations for the future also rose modestly to -63 (Aug: -64), though both remain far below averages.

• Unemployment fears eased slightly, with the balance falling to 55 (Aug: 56), but still elevated compared with historical norms.

• Expectations for future inflation eased to -27 (Aug: -25), moving closer to long-term averages, while perceptions of past inflation held steady at -8.