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In June, French household consumption expenditure on goods decreased again (-0.8%)
In June 2016, household consumption expenditure on goods decreased: -0.8% in volume*, as in May. Consumption of food products, as well as expenses on textile-clothing and on durables, increased yet this rise does not offset the fall in energy consumption. Over the second quarter, household consumption of goods was stable (after 1.5%): expenses on food products declined whereas expenditure on gas and electricity remained brisk. Energy: fall in June but further growth over the quarter In June, consumption of energy tumbled significantly (-6.3% after -0.8%); it is its highest drop since June 2013. It comes from the ... (full story)