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2025-10-24 15:44:58
[France's manufacturing PMI rose slightly to 48.3 in October, but remained weak] ⑴ France's preliminary manufacturing PMI rose slightly to 48.3 in October, compared with 48.2 in the previous month, in line with market expectations. ⑵ Although it hit a two-month high, it is still in the contraction range, with production and new orders declining at an accelerated pace. ⑶ Weak customer demand and domestic political uncertainty continue to drag down export performance. ⑷ Manufacturers lowered output prices for the second consecutive month to stimulate demand. ⑸ Input cost inflation slowed to its lowest level in nearly five years, and energy and material prices stabilized. ⑹ Employment grew slightly, mainly from temporary employment, reflecting companies' cautious employment plans. ⑺ Business confidence fell to its lowest level since mid-year, and most companies expect political instability and weak external demand to lead to further shrinkage in production.
