# 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: Périgueux — Dordogne
- First detected: 26 October 2026 at 12:36
- Updated: 26 October 2026 at 12:36
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/events/1108-prospect-of-presidential-election-causes-household-consumption-to-fall

## Sources (1 articles)

- ["C'est 20 à 30 % de chiffre en moins" : pourquoi l'élection présidentielle engendre une baisse de la consommation](https://france3-regions.franceinfo.fr/nouvelle-aquitaine/dordogne/perigueux/c-est-20-a-30-de-chiffre-en-moins-pourquoi-l-election-presidentielle-pousse-les-clients-a-stopper-leurs-depenses-chez-les-commercants-3439122.html) — France 3 Régions, 26 October 2026 at 12:36

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Cite as: Acturadar, “Prospect of presidential election causes household consumption to fall”, https://acturadar.com/en/events/1108-prospect-of-presidential-election-causes-household-consumption-to-fall
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