FRENCH HOUSEHOLD CONSUMPTION DOWN 3.6 PCT IN MARCH
French household consumption of
manufactured goods fell 3.6 pct in March, the National
Statistics Institute (INSEE) said.
    It said the figure fell to 46.35 billion francs seasonally
adjusted and in real terms from February's 48.07 billion, where
it had held steady for three months.
    It said sales of most durable goods had fallen 3.5 pct
while household electricals, clothing and textiles were down by
about eight pct from February.
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