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France Manufacturing Activity Eases Slightly in July

French manufacturing activity showed signs of contraction in July, with the final Manufacturing PMI coming in at 49.8, down from a preliminary reading of 50.0 and significantly lower than June's 51.2. This marks a continued decline in new orders and production volumes amid easing cost pressures.

Final Manufacturing PMI at 49.8, indicating contraction.

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07:56 AM · Updated 09:06 AM · 1 min read

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The final Manufacturing PMI for France in July recorded a value of 49.8, slightly below the preliminary estimate of 50.0 and down from 51.2 in June. This indicates a sluggish start to the second half of the year for the manufacturing sector, characterized by a notable decline in new orders, production, and purchasing activity.

Despite the overall contraction, there was a marked easing of cost pressures. However, S&P Global cautioned that much of the data collected for the survey occurred before the significant rise in oil and energy prices at the end of the month.

This marks the third consecutive month of falling new order inflows, with production volumes also decreasing, albeit at a modest pace. The July survey indicated the slowest rate of input price inflation in four months, while output charges increased, though only slightly weaker than in June.

S&P Global noted that the manufacturing sector is facing renewed challenges as inflationary pressures and weak confidence continue to undermine order books. Recent increases in oil and gas prices may further erode business confidence, raising the risk of demand destruction if inflation continues to rise. There remains uncertainty regarding whether businesses will engage in safety stockpiling and advanced purchasing in response to perceived price and supply risks.

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