# Household consumption of goods falls 0.5% in September 2026

> In September 2026, household spending on goods fell again (-0.5% after -0.5% in August), driven by the decline in manufactured goods and food.

**In brief**: Economy event (severity: low) nationwide, first detected on 30 October 2026 at 07:30. Reported by 3 sources (4 articles), last updated on 30 October 2026 at 13:36.

- Category: Economy
- Severity: Low
- Place: Nationwide
- First detected: 30 October 2026 at 07:30
- Updated: 30 October 2026 at 13:36
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/events/4596-household-consumption-of-goods-falls-0-5-in-september-2026

## Sources (4 articles)

- [La consommation des ménages en biens diminue de nouveau en septembre 2026 (-0,5 % après -0,5 %)](https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/9109722) — INSEE, 30 October 2026 at 07:30
- [Malgré un recul en septembre, la consommation des ménages progresse au troisième trimestre](https://www.bfmtv.com/economie/consommation/malgre-un-recul-en-septembre-la-consommation-des-menages-est-restee-solide-au-troisieme-trimestre_AD-202610300241.html) — BFMTV / RMC, 30 October 2026 at 08:19
- [Les Experts : La consommation des ménages recule de 0,5 % en septembre - 30/10](https://www.bfmtv.com/economie/replay-emissions/les-experts/video-les-experts-la-consommation-des-menages-recule-de-0-5-en-septembre-30-10_VN-202610300365.html) — BFMTV / RMC, 30 October 2026 at 10:11
- [Économie : la consommation des ménages recule de 0,5 % en septembre](https://www.humanite.fr/social-et-economie/bilan-macron/economie-la-consommation-des-menages-recule-de-05-en-septembre) — L'Humanité, 30 October 2026 at 13:36

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