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FranceFrance Thomson Reuters IPSOS PCSI fell to 40.55 in August 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased September 2026
France Thomson Reuters IPSOS PCSI fell to 40.55 in August 2026, released September 2026, down 0.53 from July's 41.08 reading.
Latest Release
40.550000
Actual
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Consensus
41.080000
Previous
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CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Co-movement | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAX | ▲ Direct | +0.51 | INDEX | Moves with | → View |
| CAC 40 | ▲ Direct | +0.36 | INDEX | Moves with | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.35 | CRYPTO | Moves with | → View |
| FTSE 100 | ▲ Direct | +0.29 | INDEX | Moves with | → View |
| Euro STOXX 50 | ▲ Direct | +0.26 | INDEX | Moves with | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Thomson Reuters IPSOS PCSI (France) was reported at 40.55 in September 2026. The reading fell from the previous value of 41.08. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through September 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 40.48, ranging from 38.66 to 42.03 across 10 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending downward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 41.07, up from the prior three at 40.61. Volatility over the past year (σ 1.03) is lower than the prior year (σ 1.21).
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with DAX (Bullish DAX). A secondary relationship exists with CAC 40, positively correlated (Bullish CAC 40).
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
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 September 2026.
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Thomson Reuters IPSOS PCSI - FR
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About Thomson Reuters IPSOS PCSI — France
DEFINITION
France's Thomson Reuters IPSOS PCSI for August registered at 40.550000, down from July's 41.080000, indicating a slight contraction. The index fell from 41.08 in August to 40.55 in September, reflecting a modest decline in sentiment. Market participants will watch upcoming releases for further clarity on economic momentum. Updated 9/10/26
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 (Sep 2026): actual 40.55. Prior reading (Aug 2026): 41.08. Before that (Jul 2026): 41.57.
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 DAX (Bullish DAX, r=0.51) — a useful reference for index-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 |