empty
 
 

2026.05.0707:30:00UTC+00French Construction Slump Deepens as HCOB PMI Slips Further in April

France’s construction sector remained in contraction territory in April, with conditions deteriorating slightly month‑on‑month, according to the latest HCOB France Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI).

The index eased to 38.1 in April 2026, down from 38.4 in March 2026. Both readings sit well below the 50-point threshold that separates expansion from contraction, signalling a continued and pronounced downturn in activity across the French construction industry. The April data, released on 7 May 2026, indicate that the sector’s decline has not yet stabilised, with the month‑over‑month comparison showing a marginal worsening in sentiment and output relative to March.

The update confirms that the weakening trend visible in March—when the PMI stood at 38.4 compared with February—is persisting, underscoring ongoing pressure on construction demand and workloads as the second quarter gets under way.

  • Grand Choice
    Contest by
    InstaForex
    InstaForex always strives to help you
    fulfill your biggest dreams.
    JOIN CONTEST
  • Chancy Deposit
    Deposit your account with $3,000 and get $9000 more!
    In May we raffle $9000 within the Chancy Deposit campaign!
    Get a chance to win by depositing $3,000 to a trading account. Having fulfilled this condition, you become a campaign participant.
    JOIN CONTEST
  • Trade Wise, Win Device
    Top up your account with at least $500, sign up for the contest, and get a chance to win mobile devices.
    JOIN CONTEST
  • 30% Bonus
    Receive a 30% bonus every time you top up your account
    GET BONUS


Can't speak right now?
Ask your question in the chat.
Widget callback