Overview
- The new rate applies from February 1 through July 31, 2026, following the statutory six‑month review.
- The Banque de France proposed 1.5% by rounding a roughly 1.4% formula result, and Economy Minister Roland Lescure validated the decision.
- The Livret d’épargne populaire for modest households will be set at 2.5%, preserving a clear advantage over the Livret A.
- The legal formula combines short-term rates linked to ECB policy with inflation, which eased to 0.8% in December and pushed the calculated rate lower.
- The shift is nudging savers toward life insurance, reducing borrowing costs for social housing, and benefiting banks, with about 57 million Livret A holders affected.