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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
FranceFrance CPI YoY climbed to 2.4% in May 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased June 2026
France CPI YoY climbed to 2.4% in May 2026, released June 2026, up 0.2% from April's 2.2% reading. The reading matched expectations. The print is running well above the 12-month average of 2.04%.
Latest Release
2.4
Actual
2.4
Consensus
2.2
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±0.07 percentage points
across last 4 releases
Last Call
Jun 2026
Predicted: 2.4
Actual: 2.4
Error: +0
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Signal Bias | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAC 40 | ▲ Direct | +0.50 | INDEX | Bullish FR | → View |
| EUR/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.45 | FOREX | Bullish EUR | → View |
| EUR/GBP | ▲ Direct | +0.40 | FOREX | Bullish EUR | → View |
| EUR/JPY | ▲ Direct | +0.35 | FOREX | Bullish EUR | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.30 | COMMODITIES | Watch | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
CPI YoY (France) was reported at 2.4% in June 2026. This matched the market consensus of 2.4% exactly. The reading rose from the previous value of 2.2%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through June 2026.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with CAC 40 (Bullish FR). A secondary relationship exists with EUR/USD, positively correlated (Bullish EUR).
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for June 30, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include Business Confidence (Jun 23) and S&P Global Manufacturing PMI (Jun 23).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update June 2026.
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About CPI YoY — France
DEFINITION
France's CPI YoY rose to 2.400000% in May, matching estimates and up from April's 2.200000%. This increase signals a continued acceleration in inflation compared to the previous month. Market focus remains on upcoming ECB policy decisions amid persistent inflation pressures. Updated 6/12/26
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Inflation prints feed directly into central-bank policy expectations and real-yield calculations, and are among the most rate-sensitive releases on the calendar. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (May 2026): actual 2.4 %, consensus 2.4 %. Prior reading (May 2026): 2.4 %. Before that (Apr 2026): 2.2 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a similar reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bullish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary tailwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with CAC 40 (Bullish FR, r=0.50) — a useful reference for index-focused traders.