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2026.10.0107:50:00UTC+00French Manufacturing Momentum Eases as HCOB PMI Slips to 50.6 in September

France’s manufacturing expansion lost some pace in September, with the HCOB France Manufacturing PMI edging down to 50.6, from 51.1 previously. The latest data, updated on 1 October 2026, suggest that the sector remains in marginal growth territory but with weakening momentum.

Both readings—the prior 51.1 and the current 50.6—are for September 2026, indicating a slight softening within the same reference period. While a PMI above 50 still signals expansion, the decline highlights increasing caution in France’s factory sector and may point to rising headwinds for output and new orders.

For investors and policymakers, the move lower could be an early sign that the recent manufacturing recovery is losing strength, warranting close monitoring of upcoming data to gauge whether this is a temporary pause or the start of a more pronounced slowdown.

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