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04.05.202607:50:00UTC+00France’s Factory Pulse Strengthens as HCOB Manufacturing PMI Climbs to 52.8 in April

France’s manufacturing sector showed a stronger expansion in April, with the HCOB France Manufacturing PMI rising to 52.8. The indicator had previously stood at 50.0 in April 2026, marking only a marginal stabilization at the time.

The move from 50.0 to 52.8 signals a more solid improvement in manufacturing conditions, as readings above 50 indicate expansion. The latest data, updated on 4 May 2026, point to firmer momentum in French industry over the month, suggesting that factory activity is gaining traction after hovering around the stagnation threshold.

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