India, Oct. 27 -- French consumer confidence declined to its lowest level in more than 13 years in October amid bond selloffs and expanding protests, signalling pressure on spending, survey results published by the statistical office INSEE showed Tuesday.

The consumer confidence index fell to 80 in October from 85 in September. A similar lower score was last reported in June 2013. The reading was seen at 85.

Assessment of past and future personal financial situation deteriorated notably in October. The past personal financial situation indicator dropped six points to -32 and the one related to future slid nine points to -24.

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