In France, INSEE figures published this Wednesday October 30 confirm a slowdown in consumption in September. The French remain marked by inflation, even if the current period suggests better days, with prices stabilizing.
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The economic forecasts may be more encouraging, but most passersby interviewed assure that they are closely monitoring their budget, whatever happens. Like this father from Nantes who works for a local authority. “ We are always careful. When we have small budgets, we pay attention all the time. Especially on trips, vacations, those things… “, he explains.
Opinion shared by Lilia, teacher in Paris. No hesitation when asked what expenses she cut back on. “ Leisure. Not the food, never the food “, she says.
Concern about fiscal policy
Fewer distractions, therefore. The French people we met assure that they did not do anything crazy, including during the period of Olympic Games and Paralympics.
Some also say they are worried by the budgetary policy carried out in France. “ I see that our government is mismanaging its finances, that we are not immune to a crisis. So I watch my spending », confides Anne, retired.
Regarding the future, many people plan to remain cautious about their consumption, starting with the end-of-year holidays. “ I just read a joke that I sent to my friends. It is “I calculated my December budget and realized that everyone will be entitled to a hug for Christmas,” Lilia quips.
The French are still waiting for a real economic improvement before consuming again without counting too much.
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