2017.03.2910:02:00UTC+00French Consumer Sentiment Remains unchanged in March, Remains Stable for Third Consecutive Month

French consumer confidence remained unchanged in March, survey results from the statistical office Insee showed Wednesday. French consumer confidence index came in at 100 in March in line with expectations.

The index stabilised at its long-term average of 100 points for the third consecutive month INSEE said on Wednesday. The index hit an all-time low in May and June 2013 of 79. The highest level since the survey was conducted on a monthly basis was 125 in January 2001.

The index for households' opinion on their future financial situation dropped to -8 from -6. The current saving capacity rose by 1 point, while households' expectations for future saving weakened by 1 point. The unemployment index rose one point to 21 in March.

Households' opinion on the past standard of living in France gained 1 point. On the other hand, the indicator for future standard of living decreased 1 point in March.