France’s October Flash PMI Falls to Four-Month Low as Activity Contracts

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France’s October Flash PMI Falls to Four-Month Low as Activity Contracts

The composite index dropped to 48.4 from 51.1 in September, missing the 50.5 consensus estimate.

By Enna Lee

Published Oct 23, 2026, 5:51 PM EDT

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France’s private-sector activity returned to contraction in October as the flash composite purchasing managers’ index fell to 48.4, marking its weakest reading in four months.

That compared with 51.1 in September and fell short of the 50.5 consensus estimate. The decline reversed the previous month’s rebound.

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