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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
FranceFrance Business Confidence climbed to 102.0% in May 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased May 2026
France Business Confidence climbed to 102.0% in May 2026, up 2.0% from April's 100.0% reading. The reading matched the 100.0% consensus. Business Confidence has now risen for 3 consecutive months. Business Confidence is now the highest in 37 months.
Latest Release
102
Actual
100
Consensus
100
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±2.63 percentage points
across last 12 releases
Last Call
May 2026
Predicted: 99.25
Actual: 102
Error: -2.75
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Signal Bias | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAX | ▲ Direct | +0.54 | INDEX | Bullish DAX | → View |
| Euro STOXX 50 | ▲ Direct | +0.54 | INDEX | Bullish Euro STOXX 50 | → View |
| CAC 40 | ▲ Direct | +0.44 | INDEX | Bullish CAC 40 | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Business Confidence (France) was reported at 102% in May 2026. This beat the market consensus of 100% by 2%. The reading rose from the previous value of 100%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through May 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 98.8%, ranging from 96% to 102% across 10 releases. This is classified as a medium-impact indicator released on a monthly basis.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 101%, up from the prior three at 100.33%. Volatility over the past year (σ 2.6%) is higher than the prior year (σ 2.03%). In May readings over the past 3 years, Business Confidence has averaged 99.33%.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with DAX (Bullish DAX). A secondary relationship exists with Euro STOXX 50, positively correlated (Bullish Euro STOXX 50). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 2.63%.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for June 23, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include S&P Global Manufacturing PMI (Jun 23) and S&P Global Services PMI (Jun 23).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update May 2026.
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About Business Confidence — France
DEFINITION
Business Confidence is a financial indicator that measures the level of optimism or pessimism among business owners and managers about the current and future state of the economy. It is often used as a gauge of overall economic health and can impact investment decisions, hiring practices, and consumer spending. A high level of business confidence indicates a positive outlook and potential for growth, while a low level may signal caution and potential economic downturn. This indicator is closely monitored by economists, policymakers, and investors to assess the overall sentiment and potential direction of the business sector.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Sentiment surveys are forward-looking inputs that often lead hard data on output and hiring. Sharp swings can drive cross-asset repricing. Surprises against consensus can drive short-term moves, particularly when the print breaks an established trend. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (May 2026): actual 102 %, consensus 100 %. Prior reading (Apr 2026): 100 %. Before that (Mar 2026): 99 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a similar reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bullish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary neutral force in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with DAX (Bullish DAX, r=0.54) — a useful reference for index-focused traders.