Latest data released by INSEE - 14 August 2020

  • CPI +0.4% vs +0.4% m/m prelim
  • HICP +0.9% vs +0.9% y/y prelim
  • HICP +0.4% vs +0.4% m/m prelim

The preliminary report can be found here. No change to the initial estimates as this reaffirms a slight bounce back in French price pressures last month. We'll have to see how the trend develops across the region overall in the coming months to have a better gauge on the inflation outlook moving forward.