Neil DennisConsumer spending in France bounced back in November after a dip in October thanks to increased energy usage and food and clothing purchases.
French household expenditure on goods bounced back by 2.2% in volume in November after a 2.1% fall in October, data from France's state statistical office Insee revealed.
Energy consumption increased strongly as average temperatures were lower than usual in November, while purchases of clothing and food consumption also increased.
Durable household goods also recorded a slight rebound, notably driven by purchases of audiovisual devices and furniture.
