16.12.202508:15:00UTC+00French Economic Growth Slows as Composite PMI Drops to 50.1 in December

France's economic momentum took a slight hit in December 2025, as the latest HCOB France Composite Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) recorded a drop to 50.1, a decline from November’s 50.4. This subtle decrease, confirming that the previous upward trend has halted, suggests a waning expansion within the economic sectors surveyed, albeit the reading still indicates a marginal growth, standing above the neutral 50 mark.

The composite PMI is a crucial metric assessing operational conditions in the private sector, encompassing both service and manufacturing industries. A dip, albeit modest from the previous month of November 2025, might reflect underlying challenges that France’s economy faces, including domestic and global economic pressures.

Analysts now watch closely how these figures play into broader economic impacts, amid ongoing adjustments to French economic policies and potential external market influences, as data updated on December 16, 2025, forms the backbone of strategic evaluations. As France approaches the new year, stakeholders will keep a vigilant eye on subsequent PMI releases and other economic indicators to gauge prospects of the nation's economic direction.