HCOB Flash France Composite PMI September 2026 stays below 50.0 points (release 23 September 2026, 09:15 CEST)
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Published on 22. September 2026
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Predicted for 23. September 2026
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Based on: Statistical Pattern
France's economy remains in contraction: the revised August 2026 Composite PMI was 48.5 (after 49.4 in July), the eighth consecutive month below the expansion threshold. Trading Economics forecasts a September flash reading of 49.1 — still in contraction. France suffers from political fragmentation (minority government), a structural budget deficit above 4.5% of GDP, and weak domestic demand. The Manufacturing PMI recently recovered to 51.1 but cannot offset the weak services sector. No Polymarket contract found; probability derived from historical PMI persistence and consensus estimate.
Data basis for this prediction
- S&P Global / HCOB France Composite PMI August 2026 (revidiert): 48,5 Punkte (8. Monat in Folge <50)
- Trading Economics Prognose France Composite PMI September 2026: 49,1 Punkte (Stand 22. September 2026)
- HCOB Flash-PMI Veröffentlichungskalender: Frankreich 23. September 2026, 9:15 Uhr MESZ (FXStreet Economic Calendar)
Note: This is an AI-generated statistical forecast for entertainment and information purposes. It does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument.
Verdict: Pending
This prediction is still open. It will be evaluated automatically against real-world sources after its due date.
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