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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
FranceFrance Industrial Production MoM fell to 0.1% in April 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased June 2026
France Industrial Production MoM fell to 0.1% in April 2026, released June 2026, down 1.3% from March's 1.4% reading. The print exceeded the -0.2% consensus by 0.3%. The print is running well below the 12-month average of 0.15%. Over the past 3 months, Industrial Production MoM averaged 0.15%, vs -0.1% in the prior 3-month window. The reading is in the 54th percentile of the trailing 24-month range.
Latest Release
0.1
Actual
-0.2
Consensus
1.4
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±0.79 percentage points
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Jun 2026
Predicted: -0.5
Actual: 0.1
Error: -0.6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTSE 100 | ▲ Direct | +0.46 | INDEX | Bullish FTSE 100 | → View |
| EUR/GBP | ▼ Inverse | −0.43 | FOREX | Bearish EUR | → View |
| DAX | ▲ Direct | +0.29 | INDEX | Bullish DAX | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Industrial Production MoM (France) was reported at 0.1% in June 2026. This beat the market consensus of -0.2% by 0.3%. The reading fell from the previous value of 1.4%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through June 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 0.21%, ranging from -1.1% to 3.8% across 10 releases. This is classified as a medium-impact indicator released on a monthly basis.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged -0.03%, up from the prior three at -0.2%. Volatility over the past year (σ 1.33%) is higher than the prior year (σ 0.94%). In June readings over the past 3 years, Industrial Production MoM has averaged -0.27%.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with FTSE 100 (Bullish FTSE 100). A secondary relationship exists with EUR/GBP, negatively correlated (Bearish EUR). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 0.79%.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for July 3, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include Business Confidence (Jun 23) and S&P Global Manufacturing PMI (Jun 23).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update June 2026.
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Industrial Production MoM - FR
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About Industrial Production MoM — France
DEFINITION
Industrial Production MoM (Month-over-Month) is a key economic indicator that measures the change in the total output of the manufacturing, mining, and utilities sectors within a specific country or region over a one-month period. This indicator provides valuable insights into the health and growth of the industrial sector, which is a crucial component of a country's overall economic performance. It is closely monitored by investors, policymakers, and analysts as it can impact inflation, employment, and consumer spending. A positive MoM change in industrial production indicates a growing economy, while a negative change may signal a slowdown or contraction.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Manufacturing and factory-order series capture cyclical inflection earlier than aggregate output, and have outsized influence on industrial-sector equities. Surprises against consensus can drive short-term moves, particularly when the print breaks an established trend. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Apr 2026): actual 0.1 %, consensus -0.2 %. Prior reading (Mar 2026): 1 %. Before that (Feb 2026): -0.7 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a materially lower reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook diverging from that direction. The 1-month and 3-month horizons disagree, suggesting a mixed signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary headwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with FTSE 100 (Bullish FTSE 100, r=0.46) — a useful reference for index-focused traders.