French statistical office INSEE released its consumer confidence index for France on Wednesday. French consumer confidence index rose to 97 in January from 96 in December. Analysts had expected the index to remain unchanged at 96.

The index of the outlook on consumers' saving capacity fell to -6 in January from -5 in December.

The index of households' assessment of their financial situation in the past twelve months rose to -24 in January from -25 in December.

The index of the outlook on consumers' financial situation for next twelve months decreased to -8 in January from -7 in December.

The index of the outlook on unemployment rising in coming months dropped to 34 in January from 45 in December.

The index for future inflation expectations was down to -39 in January from -38 in December.