The consumer confidence indicator in France rose to 84 in June 2026 from a more than three-year low of 82 in the previous month, slightly exceeding market expectations of 83. Households became less pessimistic about their financial situation, with assessments of both past (-28 vs -29 in May) and future finances (-16 vs -19) improving. Sentiment toward France’s future living standards also improved (-65 vs -70), although views on past living standards deteriorated slightly (-81 vs -80). In addition, major purchase intentions were less negative (-38 vs -39). Saving intentions edged up (41 vs 40), while current savings capacity weakened slightly (16 vs 18) and future savings capacity remained unchanged (14). On the other hand, unemployment expectations remained elevated (60 vs 55). On the price front, households' perceptions of past price increases edged lower (23 vs 25), while inflation expectations tumbled sharply (-15 vs 0).