Dutch international economist Charlotte de Montpellier pointed out in the report that although inflation no longer poses a threat to the French economy, weak economic activity is not the case. According to EU harmonized standards, France's inflation rate in February fell to 0.9% from 1.8% in January. This indicates that price pressure is extremely weak, and the inflation rate is unlikely to rebound sharply in the next few months. “In particular, the sharp slowdown in service price growth indicates that the French economy is weak and demand is very sluggish.” Consumer data for January showed that household spending on goods fell 0.5% month-on-month. Following a 0.1% contraction in the fourth quarter of 2024, the risk of further contraction in the first quarter of this year is not ruled out.

Dutch international economist Charlotte de Montpellier pointed out in the report that although inflation no longer poses a threat to the French economy, weak economic activity is not the case. According to EU harmonized standards, France's inflation rate in February fell to 0.9% from 1.8% in January. This indicates that price pressure is extremely weak, and the inflation rate is unlikely to rebound sharply in the next few months. “In particular, the sharp slowdown in service price growth indicates that the French economy is weak and demand is very sluggish.” Consumer data for January showed that household spending on goods fell 0.5% month-on-month. Following a 0.1% contraction in the fourth quarter of 2024, the risk of further contraction in the first quarter of this year is not ruled out.