French private sector activity stalls in February as demand weakens
French business activity stalled this month as weak demand and falling exports weighed on the economy. Employment also flattened while price pressures eased.
Insights:
The private sector in France 
FR remained broadly stagnant in February, according to the latest HCOB Flash France Purchasing Managers Index survey compiled by S&P Global Inc. . The data released on Friday showed the services PMI at 49.6 and the composite PMI at 49.9, indicating that activity continues to sit at or below the 50.0 threshold. In the context of the survey, readings at or below this level correspond to a contraction or a lack of growth.
FR remained broadly stagnant in February, according to the latest HCOB Flash France Purchasing Managers Index survey compiled by S&P Global Inc. . The data released on Friday showed the services PMI at 49.6 and the composite PMI at 49.9, indicating that activity continues to sit at or below the 50.0 threshold. In the context of the survey, readings at or below this level correspond to a contraction or a lack of growth.
