Macro EconomyMedium•5 November 2026•
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France Construction PMI Drops to 38.8 in October 2026
Key Facts
1The France Construction PMI fell to 38.8 in October 2026, signaling a continued downturn.
The France Construction PMI fell to 38.8 in October 2026, signaling a continued downturn in the sector. Benzinga reported that the reading from S&P Global remains well below the 50.0 threshold, indicating a significant contraction in construction activity.
This decline follows broader economic weakness in France, where GDP growth rates for the third quarter were recorded at -0.1% on both a quarterly and annual basis as of October 30, 2026. Industrial production also saw a monthly decline of 0.5% in data released on November 5, 2026, amid an annual inflation rate that reached 3.4%.