*France Sep CPI Down 0.5% On Month Vs. +1.0% In Aug, Consensus -0.3%

*France Sep Flash Consumer Prices Inflation Steady At 4.9%, Consensus 5.1%

*France Sep Flash HICP Up 5.6% On Year Vs. 5.7% In Aug, Consensus 5.9%

*Germany Aug Retail Sales Down 2.3% On Year, Consensus -0.7%

*Germany Aug Retail Sales Fall 1.2% M-o-M, Consensus +0.5%