French Services PMI Returns to Growth in September Despite Weak Demand

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The French Services PMI returned to growth territory in September. Investing.com reported that the data indicated an improvement in overall activity levels within the sector, marking a shift back toward expansion for the French service economy.

Data showed continued weakness in demand despite the rebound in activity, as businesses reported that new orders have not yet fully recovered. This performance coincides with mixed economic signals across the Eurozone, including a 0.3% month-on-month increase in Spanish retail sales and a decrease of 61.3 thousand in French unemployment benefit claims, both recorded on September 29, 2026.