*France Jan Flash HICP Inflation 1.6% Vs. 1.6% In Dec, Consensus 1.6%

*Pound Rise To 1-week Highs Of 143.14 Vs Yen, 0.8400 Vs Euro

*France Jan Flash HICP -0.5% On Month Vs. +0.5% In Dec, Consensus -0.5%

*France Jan Flash CPI -0.4% On Month Vs. +0.4% In Dec, Consensus -0.5%

*Pound Appreciates To 1-week High Of 1.3125 Against Dollar