AI Data Insight
In Q2 2026 (May), France's Markit Flash Manufacturing PMI rebounded to 48.9 from 46.4 in the previous month. Although showing a monthly improvement, it remains below the 50 boom-or-bust line and fell short of the market expectation of 52.2. Rising energy costs and persistent supply chain bottlenecks continue to exert pressure, leading to weak new orders and actual output. The overall pace of the manufacturing recovery remains bumpy.