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2026.11.0208:50:00UTC+00French Factory Activity Slips Back Into Contraction as PMI Falls Below 50

France’s manufacturing sector edged back into contraction in October, as the HCOB France Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) declined to 49.5, down from 50.6 previously.

The latest reading, covering October 2026 and updated on 2 November 2026, indicates a deterioration in operating conditions for French manufacturers after a brief period above the 50.0 threshold, which separates expansion from contraction. The drop from 50.6 to 49.5 suggests that any recent momentum in the sector has weakened, raising fresh questions about the resilience of France’s industrial base heading into the end of the year.

Investors and policymakers will be watching upcoming data closely to see whether this slip below 50 turns into a more persistent downturn, or proves to be a temporary setback within an otherwise stabilizing manufacturing cycle.

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