France December final CPI +3.7% vs +3.7% y/y prelim

<ul><li>Prior +3.5%</li><li>HICP +4.1% vs +4.1% y/y prelim</li><li>Prior +3.9%</li></ul><p>No changes to the initial estimates and although the headline readings did tick higher in December, the core reading actually declined. Core annual inflation eased further to 3.4% on the month, down from 3.6% in November. So, that is still a welcome development for the ECB.</p>

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