French FinMin Le Maire: Inflation should ease off from the middle of this year

France’s Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire made some comments on the French economic and inflation outlook on Monday.

Key quotes

I expect positive economic growth in 2023.

Inflation should ease off from the middle of this year.

Inflation should ease off from this summer onwards.

I also expect even more positive economic growth in 2024.

Market reaction

EUR/USD was last seen trading at around 1.0700, up 0.05% on the day.