# Household confidence in France at its lowest since June 2013

> In October 2026, the household confidence indicator falls five points to 80, its lowest level since June 2013, and the savings climate also declines. The following day, INSEE reports that household morale also reaches its lowest level since June 2013. The institute explains this trend by inflation and rising interest rates, which weigh on the disposable income of a large share of French people.

**In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 2 events nationwide, followed from 27 October 2026 to 2 November 2026. 22 articles from 18 sources (economy); last updated on 2 November 2026 at 06:28.

- Status: ongoing
- Category: Economy
- Place: Nationwide
- First detected: 27 October 2026 at 08:45
- Updated: 2 November 2026 at 06:28
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/stories/170-household-confidence-in-france-at-its-lowest-since-june-2013

## Coverage angles

All sides repeat the same INSEE figures (indicator at 80, lowest since June 2013), but differ in angle: the left links the drop to consumption and purchasing power, the center stresses pessimism and financial situation, the right highlights the economic crisis and fears about personal finances.

**Common ground**

- The household confidence indicator falls five points to 80 in October 2026
- It is the lowest level since June 2013, according to INSEE
- Inflation and rising rates are cited as factors weighing on households
- The deterioration of judgment about personal financial situation is mentioned

**Differences**

- The left emphasizes the impact on holiday consumption and purchasing power, an angle absent from the center and right
- The right describes the situation as an "economic crisis", a term not taken up by the left and center
- The center stresses morale and pessimism ("gloom", "depressed"), a formulation little present on the left and right

## Timeline (2 events)

### 27 October 2026 — [Household confidence at its lowest since June 2013 in October 2026](https://acturadar.com/en/events/1544-household-confidence-at-its-lowest-since-june-2013-in-october-2026.md)

In October 2026, the household confidence indicator falls by five points to 80, its lowest level since June 2013. The savings climate also declines.

17 sources, 21 articles · Nationwide

### 28 October 2026 — [Household morale at lowest, inflation weighs on purchasing power](https://acturadar.com/en/events/2874-household-morale-at-lowest-inflation-weighs-on-purchasing-power.md)

According to INSEE, household morale has reached its lowest level since June 2013, with inflation and rising interest rates affecting the disposable income of a large share of French people.

1 sources, 1 articles · Nationwide

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