In February, France's consumer price index fell to 0.8% due to a drop in electricity prices, while the EU harmonised index was slightly higher at 0.9%. The low inflation is expected to lead to a potential cut in the European Central Bank's deposit rate. Despite a fall in electricity prices, food prices rose slightly. The French economy contracted by 0.1% in Q4 2024, with household consumption growth slowing down. Overall, the French GDP grew by 1.1% in 2024, matching the previous year's growth. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)