AI Data Insight
France's latest final services PMI for the second quarter of 2026 reached 46.8, a significant rebound from the previous value of 44.3, but failed to meet market expectations of 47.4. Data showed that the decline in new orders narrowed and inflationary pressures eased; however, weak consumer demand and high borrowing costs have kept the services sector hovering below the boom-or-bust line for consecutive months.