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flag France's private sector stalled in Feb 2026, with PMI at 49.9, signaling contraction amid weak demand and ongoing structural challenges.

flag France's private sector activity in February 2026 remained stagnant, with the composite PMI at 49.9, slightly above forecasts but still below the 50 threshold indicating contraction. flag The services sector improved slightly to 49.6, while manufacturing declined to 49.9, marking the second consecutive month below growth levels. flag New business inflows fell for the third month, exports weakened, and employment stagnated. flag Manufacturing prices rose sharply, though overall selling prices dipped slightly. flag Economists note ongoing struggles since late 2023, with structural issues and supply chain pressures limiting recovery.

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