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France S&P Global Manufacturing PMI fell to 49.3 Points in September 2026, released October 2026, down 1.3 Points from August's 50.6 Points reading. The reading matched the 50.5 Points consensus.
across last 12 releases
Oct 2026
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
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S&P Global Manufacturing PMI (France) was reported at 49.30 Points in September 2026. This missed the market consensus of 50.50 Points by 1.20 Points. The reading fell from the previous value of 50.60 Points. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 50.18 Points, ranging from 48.90 Points to 51.50 Points across 12 releases. This is classified as a medium-impact indicator released on a monthly basis.
The trailing three releases averaged 50.07 Points, down from the prior three at 50.80 Points.
Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 0.70 Points.
The next release is scheduled for November 23, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include Industrial Production MoM (Nov 5) and Balance of Trade (Nov 6).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update October 2026.
The S&P Global Manufacturing PMI is a widely recognized financial indicator that measures the performance of the manufacturing sector in major economies around the world. It provides valuable insights into the health and growth of the global manufacturing industry, serving as a key barometer for investors, businesses, and policymakers. The index is based on a monthly survey of purchasing managers, and its timely and accurate data is highly regarded for its ability to forecast economic trends and inform decision-making.
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.
Latest reading (Oct 2026): actual 49.3 Points, consensus 50.5 Points. Prior reading (Sep 2026): 50.6 Points. Before that (Sep 2026): 50.3 Points.
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 bearish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary headwind in the current projection.
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| Friday, October 30, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:30 | GDP Growth Rate QoQ | -0.1 | 0 | 0.1 | 0.00 | High | |
| 06:30 | GDP Growth Rate YoY | -0.1 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.10 | High | |
| 06:30 | Household Consumption MoM | -0.5 | -0.5 | 0.1 | -0.20 | Low | |
| 06:30 | Consumer Spending MoM | -0.5 | -0.5 | 0.1 | -0.20 | Medium | |
| 07:45 | Producer Price Index MoM | 1.7 | 1 | 0.5 | 0.75 | Low | |
| 07:45 | Inflation Rate MoM | 0.4 | -0.3 | 0.2 | 0.33 | Medium | |
| 07:45 | Harmonised Inflation Rate MoM | 0.4 | -0.3 | 0.3 | 0.40 | Low | |
| 07:45 | Harmonised Inflation Rate YoY | 3.8 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.73 | Low | |
| 07:45 | Producer Price Index YoY | 6.8 | 4.9 | 5.4 | 5.73 | Low | |
| 07:45 | Non-Farm Payrolls QoQ | -0.1 | -0.1 | -0.1 | -0.10 | Low | |
| 07:45 | Inflation Rate YoY | 3.4 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.33 | High | |