French stocks slip as inflation worries curb sentiment
French equities retreated after two days of gains amid inflation concerns and fears of policy tightening by major central banks, with an ECB survey showing Euro Zone consumer sentiment nudged up.
French stocks were lower on Friday, giving back some of the gains posted over the previous two sessions as worries about inflation and the prospect of tighter policy from some major central banks kept sentiment cautious. An European Central Bank survey showed Euro Zone consumers nudged up their inflation expectations.