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23.04.202607:15:00UTC+00France’s Private Sector Slump Deepens as April Composite PMI Falls to 47.6

France’s private sector downturn intensified in April, as the HCOB France Composite PMI slipped to 47.6, down from 48.8 in March 2026. The latest reading, released on 23 April 2026, remains below the 50.0 threshold that separates expansion from contraction, signaling a further loss of momentum across the French economy.

The April figure marks a continued contraction in overall business activity, suggesting that both manufacturing and services are under pressure. The decline from March’s 48.8 underscores persistent weakness in demand and adds to concerns about the strength of France’s economic outlook as the second quarter gets under way.

With the composite index moving further away from the growth zone, investors and policymakers are likely to watch upcoming data closely for signs of stabilization or additional policy support that could help revive business activity in the months ahead.

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