In September, household consumption expenditure on goods decreased: –0.8% in volume*, after +0.9% in August. This step back was mainly attributable to the marked drop in consumption of textile, clothing and leather (–7.2% in september). Yet it grew over the quarter (+0.2%) mainly as a result from a rise in consumption of energy products and durable goods. Engineered goods : declining in September, increasing slightly over the quarter Durables: increasing over the quarter Household expenditure on durable goods stepped back in September (–0.4%), after a growth in August (+0.6%). Expenditure on household durables ... (full story)