Detected on Monday 26 October, 12h36
Prospect of presidential election causes household consumption to fall
Six months before the presidential election, merchants and craftsmen are noting a drop in foot traffic, as in Périgueux, with households favoring precautionary savings in the face of inflation and political uncertainty.
In brief
Economy event (severity: low) in Périgueux (Dordogne), first detected on 26 October 2026 at 12:36. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 26 October 2026 at 12:36.
- Category
- Economy
- Severity
- Low
- Place
- 24 DordognePérigueux
- Detected
- 26 Oct, 12h36
- Updated
- 26 Oct, 12h36
- Reference
- no.1108
1 article · 1 source · no rated outlet covers this topic yet (public service, agencies, official accounts…)
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- 12h36France 3 RégionsAnalysis26 Oct"C'est 20 à 30 % de chiffre en moins" : pourquoi l'élection présidentielle engendre une baisse de la consommation
À six mois de l’élection présidentielle, les commerçants et artisans font face à une baisse de fréquentation, comme à Périgueux, en Dordogne. Entre inflation et incertitudes politiques, les ménages privilégient l'épargne de précaution et reportent leurs achats.
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