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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
FranceFrance Jobseekers Total climbed to 3,143K in July 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased August 2026
France Jobseekers Total climbed to 3,143K in July 2026, released August 2026, up 21.5K from June's 3,121.5K reading. The reading matched the 3,131.5K consensus. Jobseekers Total has now risen for 3 consecutive months. Jobseekers Total is now the highest in 8 months.
Latest Release
3143
Actual
3131.5
Consensus
3121.5
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±25.23 thousand
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Aug 2026
Predicted: 3,123.88
Actual: 3,143
Error: -19.13
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Co-movement | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUR/JPY | ▼ Inverse | −0.60 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
| EUR/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.45 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
| Euro STOXX 50 | ▲ Direct | +0.41 | INDEX | Moves with | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.39 | COMMODITIES | Moves against | → View |
| S&P 500 | ▲ Direct | +0.33 | INDEX | Moves with | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Jobseekers Total (France) was reported at 3,143 thousand in August 2026. This beat the market consensus of 3,132 thousand by 12 thousand. The reading rose from the previous value of 3,122 thousand. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through August 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 3,106 thousand, ranging from 3,022 thousand to 3,151 thousand across 10 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending upward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 3,122 thousand, up from the prior three at 3,105 thousand. Volatility over the past year (σ 35 thousand) is lower than the prior year (σ 134 thousand). In August readings over the past 3 years, Jobseekers Total has averaged 2,995 thousand.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with EUR/JPY (Bearish EUR). A secondary relationship exists with EUR/USD, negatively correlated (Bearish EUR). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 25 thousand.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for September 29, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include S&P Global Manufacturing PMI (Sep 23) and S&P Global Services PMI (Sep 23).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update August 2026.
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About Jobseekers Total — France
DEFINITION
Jobseekers Total is a financial indicator that measures the total number of individuals actively seeking employment within a specific time period. This indicator provides valuable insights into the current state of the job market and can be used to assess the overall health of the economy. It is often used by policymakers, businesses, and investors to make informed decisions about hiring, investment, and economic growth. By tracking the number of jobseekers, this indicator helps to gauge the level of competition for available jobs and can serve as a leading indicator of future employment trends.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
This release contributes to the broader macro picture used by cross-asset investors for positioning and risk management. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Jul 2026): actual 3,143 K, consensus 3,131.5 K. Prior reading (Jun 2026): 3,121.5 K. Before that (Apr 2026): 3,100.1 K.
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 tailwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with EUR/JPY (Bearish EUR, r=-0.60) — a useful reference for forex-focused traders.
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Economic Calendar - FR Events
| Tuesday, September 15, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:45 | FR | Harmonised Inflation Rate YoY | 2.7 | 2.4 | 2.7 | 2.70 | Low |
| 06:45 | FR | Harmonised Inflation Rate MoM | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.80 | Low |
| 06:45 | FR | Inflation Rate MoM | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.70 | Low |
| 06:45 | FR | Inflation Rate YoY | 2.4 | 2.1 | 2.4 | 2.40 | Low |