France’s producer price index (PPI) swung back into positive territory in July 2026, signaling a notable turnaround in industrial pricing pressures. According to data updated on 27 August 2026, French PPI rose 1.1% month-over-month in July, following a 0.4% month-on-month decline recorded in June 2026.
The shift from June’s -0.4% to July’s 1.1% suggests that producer prices have rebounded after a brief period of contraction. On a month-over-month basis, the latest figures indicate a recovery in input and output prices at the factory gate, which could feed through to broader inflation dynamics in the coming months. Investors and policymakers will be watching subsequent releases closely to determine whether July’s increase marks the start of a renewed upward trend in producer prices or a temporary correction after June’s dip.