French Manufacturing and Services Sectors Contract in May

France's manufacturing sector slipped back into contraction in May with the S&P Global Manufacturing PMI falling to 48.9, down from April’s reading of 52.8 and below expectations of 52.2. The services sector also showed a decline.

By Manshi Mamtora, CFA, SA News Editor · Seeking Alpha · May 21, 2026, 07:35 UTC

French Manufacturing and Services Sectors Contract in May

Topics: Economic Contraction France Manufacturing PMI Services PMI

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