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France Lowers Livret A Rate to 1.7% in Biggest Six-Month Cut Since 2009

Falling inflation, matched by Euribor declines, has triggered formula-driven cuts during the weakest growth stretch for regulated savings

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Overview

  • The Finance Ministry confirmed that effective August 1 the Livret A and LDDS rates will be set at 1.7%, while the LEP rate will drop to 2.7%.
  • Rates are adjusted every January and July using a formula based on six-month average inflation (excluding tobacco) and the Euribor, reflecting recent declines in both indicators.
  • This August revision marks the second cut this year and the largest semiannual decline since 2009, coming after a February reduction from 3% to 2.4%.
  • Savers have reacted by stashing less on these booklets, with combined balances growing just 0.4% year-to-date, six times slower than last year as households seek better returns.
  • Proceeds from over €600 billion in regulated savings fund social housing, local governments and energy transition projects, raising questions about future public investment costs.