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23.04.202607:15:00UTC+00French Services Activity Weakens Further as HCOB PMI Slips to 46.5 in April

France’s services sector lost further momentum in April, with the HCOB France Services PMI slipping to 46.5 from 48.8 in March 2026, according to data updated on 23 April 2026. The reading remains below the 50-point threshold that separates expansion from contraction, signalling a deeper downturn in service-sector activity.

The decline from March’s 48.8 underscores mounting headwinds for one of the key drivers of the French economy. A lower PMI typically reflects weaker new business flows, softer demand conditions, or increased caution among firms, and the move further into contraction territory suggests that pressures on the sector intensified as the second quarter began. Investors and policymakers will be watching upcoming data closely for signs of whether this slowdown stabilizes or feeds into broader economic weakness.

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