FX.co ★ France Consumer Confidence Hits 11-Month High

In April 2025, the manufacturing climate index in France increased to 99, up from 96 in March, surpassing market expectations of 96 and closely aligning with its long-term average of 100. This marks the highest level since May 2024, largely due to less pessimism about overall order books, which improved from -26 to -18, foreign orders, which improved from -21 to -17, and anticipated workforce changes, which improved from -2 to -1. Manufacturers also expressed greater optimism about future selling prices, which rose from 5 to 7, and personal production prospects, which increased from 6 to 11. However, sentiment on the general production outlook declined from -11 to -16, and the measure of economic uncertainty increased from 24 to 29. In terms of subsectors, the business climate saw improvements in food, transport, and machinery manufacturing—particularly in food products and motor vehicles—while remaining subdued and stable in other sectors, notably textiles and apparel.