France August final CPI +4.9% vs +4.8% y/y prelim

<ul><li>Prior +4.3%</li><li>HICP +5.7% vs +5.7% y/y prelim</li><li>Prior +5.1%</li></ul><p>Despite the higher estimates on the headline figures in August, core inflation is seen easing to 4.6% (down from 5.0% in July). That said, overall prices are still sitting well above the 2% target set by the ECB. There is still some ways to go.</p>

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