Latest data released by INSEE - 30 April 2019

  • Prior +0.8%
  • CPI +1.2% vs +1.2% y/y expected
  • Prior +1.1%
  • HICP +0.3% vs +0.3% m/m expected
  • Prior +0.9%
  • HICP +1.4% vs +1.4% y/y expected
  • Prior +1.3%

Pretty much in-line with estimates here as the annual headline reading ticks slightly higher to 1.2% from the 1.1% reading in March. It's some decent data for the ECB to glance at but nothing to get excited about as inflationary pressures are still subdued.