Country: FR | Published: 2026-09-23
French equities slipped as fiscal concerns continued to weigh on sentiment, with the country ETF edging lower despite a brighter economic signal. The flash composite PMI climbed to
French equities slipped as fiscal concerns continued to weigh on sentiment, with the country ETF edging lower despite a brighter economic signal. The flash composite PMI climbed to a 25-month high, pointing to a private sector that's finally picking up steam, yet the market seems more focused on budget strain than growth momentum. Diplomatic headlines, from Middle East recognition debates to sanctions reshuffles involving Russia and Azerbaijan, stayed largely on the sidelines of price action.