26-January-2026
Economy News
 
French Business Activity Unexpectedly Contracts in January, PMI Shows
24-Jan-2026

French business activity unexpectedly contracted in January, after two months of meagre growth, according to a survey published Friday, as a sharp drop in demand for services outweighed rising output in the manufacturing sector. The HCOB France flash purchasing managers index (PMI) for the country's dominant services sector, compiled by S&P Global, came in at 47.9 points in January, a three-month low.

News Source:- https://money.usnews.com/investing/news/articles/2026-01-23/french-business-activity-unexpectedly-contracts-in-january-pmi-shows