Consumer spending in France added less than expected

Source: Forexpros
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The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies reported on Wednesday that spending of French consumers rose less than it was expected in September. French consumer spending increased by 0.1% on a seasonally adjusted basis, compared to a 0.4% growth in the preceding month. Economists, however, expected a reading of 0.2%.
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