French Manufacturing Output and Orders Rise in April
The S&P Global France Manufacturing PMI rose to 52.8 in April as customers front-loaded orders. Output grew at its quickest pace since 2022 on inflation fears.
France manufacturing PMI rose to 52.8 in April, its highest level since May 2022, as buyers front-loaded orders. The index climbed from 50.0 in March, marking the first new order growth in nearly two years. Rising backlogs suggest the industrial recovery may persist through the current quarter despite intensifying input cost pressures.
### Front-Loading Drives Industrial Rebound Manufacturing output in France expanded at its quickest pace since February 2022. S&P GLOBAL INC data showed customers accelerated purchases to hedge against supply disruptions and price hikes linked to the Iran conflict.
