FX.co ★ France Manufacturing Sector Returns to Growth

The S&P Global France Manufacturing PMI rose to 51.5 in August 2026 from 49.8 in July, according to preliminary data, surpassing market expectations of 50. This reading indicates a return to growth in the country’s manufacturing sector. Output expanded for the first time since April’s stockpile-driven uptick, suggesting a potential improvement in stability across the factory sector as inflation in the goods-producing economy continued to moderate. Manufacturers also stepped up hiring at the fastest rate in a year, enabling firms to work through order backlogs more quickly than in July.