France August final CPI +1.8% vs +1.9% y/y prelim

• Prior +2.3%
• HICP +2.2% vs +2.2% y/y prelim
• Prior +2.7%

Headline prices are showing a slowdown compared to July. However, core annual inflation did tick up a little from 1.5% in the previous month to 1.7% in August. But at these levels, the ECB can feel comfortable about it as compared to Germany for example.

This article was written by Justin Low at www.forexlive.com.