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2025.09.0307:50:00UTC+00France Services Sector Edges Towards Stability as PMI Inches Up in August

The French services sector showed signs of regaining momentum as the HCOB France Services PMI edged up to 49.8 in August 2025, according to the latest data update on September 3rd. This slight increase from July's reading of 48.5 suggests that the sector is moving closer to the critical 50.0 threshold, which marks the boundary between contraction and expansion.

The improvement in the services PMI indicates a potential stabilization in the sector after a period of downturn. This slight upward tick reflects a marginal improvement in business conditions, although the sector remains in contraction territory. Analysts are cautiously optimistic that if this trend continues, the services sector may soon experience growth, pushing the index above the 50.0 mark in the coming months.

This uptick comes amid broader economic challenges; however, the services sector's resilience showcases the underlying strength and adaptability of France's economy as it navigates global economic pressures. Market participants will be keenly watching whether this positive trend will sustain as subsequent data releases unfold in the latter part of the year.

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