France's inflation rate remained steady at 1.8% year-on-year in January, according to INSEE. The European Central Bank cut interest rates, with President Christine Lagarde noting ongoing economic challenges. Consumer confidence is fragile, and the CPI rose by 1.4% year-on-year, despite a monthly drop of 0.1%. The French government faces a budgetary crisis, with Prime Minister François Bayrou presenting a financing bill amid a no-confidence vote. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)