PARIS (FWN) - A composite indicator of consumer confidence rose to -14 in Oct from -15 in Sept, according to a monthly survey carried out by statistics office Insee.
The indicator represents the balance in percentage points between consumers having experienced, or expecting, a rise in their living standard and those seeing a decline.
INSEE said the figures demonstrate confidence is stabilising following three months of sharp declines.
Following are the consumer confidence indicator and its components;

________________________Oct Sept

Composite indicator -14 -15
Past personal financial situation -6 -8
Outlook for personal finances +1 -1
Past French standard of living -27 -32
Outlook for French standard of living -34 -34
Inclination to buy consumer goods -1 +1