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French Household consumption on goods increased in March (+0.4%)
In March, household consumption expenditure on goods increased anew: +0.4% in volume*, after -0.1% in February. A decrease in clothing expenditure partially offsets an increase in consumption of energy products. Taking into account the decrease in January (-1.8%), household consumption expenditure on goods fell over Q1 : -1.2%, after +0.6% at the end of last year. This fall was mainly attributable to decline in consumption of energy products and in car purchases. Engineered goods : decreasing slightly Durables: almost stable in March, decreasing over the quarter Household expenditure on durable goods almost held ... (full story)