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French business activity stabilises in July amid strong rebound in the services economy

French business activity stabilises in July amid strong rebound in the services economy. July flash services PMI 49.8 vs 47.5 expected Prior 46.8 July flash manufacturing PMI 50.0 vs 51.0 expected Prior 51.2 July flash composite PMI 49.6 vs

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French business activity stabilises in July amid strong rebound in the services economy. July flash services PMI 49.8 vs 47.5 expected Prior 46.8 July flash manufacturing PMI 50.0 vs 51.0 expected Prior 51.2 July flash composite PMI 49.6 vs

French business activity stabilises in July amid strong rebound in the services economy

Lead French business activity stabilises in July amid strong rebound in the services economy. July flash services PMI 49.8 vs 47.5 expected Prior 46.8 July flash manufacturing PMI 50.0 vs 51.0 expected Prior 51.2 July flash composite PMI 49.6 vs

Context July flash services PMI 49.8 vs 47.5 expected Prior 46.8 July flash manufacturing PMI 50.0 vs 51.0 expected Prior 51.2 July flash composite PMI 49.6 vs 47.8 expected Prior 47.2 The services print is a 7-month high and that is carrying the French economy in July, amid a step back in the manufacturing sector on the month. Of note, demand for services was seen rising for the first time since November last year. So, that brought much stabilisation to the overall economy - even if still in contraction territory, albeit marginally. That being said, private sector employment remained under pressure a…

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NIC · Impact scores

Global: 85 · Market: 90 · Urgency: 80 · Confidence: 90 · Bullish

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Asset impact

  • USD — Bullish (67) · USD leans bullish based on headline/body drivers.
  • US Stocks — Bullish (67) · US Stocks leans bullish based on headline/body drivers.
  • Indices — Bullish (67) · Indices leans bullish based on headline/body drivers.
  • Commodities — Bullish (67) · Commodities leans bullish based on headline/body drivers.
  • Forex — Bullish (67) · Forex leans bullish based on headline/body drivers.

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