Composite PMI

The Composite PMI measures the state and business trends in private sector by tracking revenues, orders, employment, inventories and other data from circa 800 firms. Levels below 50 signal for contraction whereas above 50 signal for expansion. This metric is reported on a monthly basis by Markit Economics.

French Composite PMI

In Jun 2017 the indicator fell to 56.6 from 56.9 the previous month representing a change of -0.5%. This figure was at its historical lows of 41.9 in March 2013 and at its highs of 56.9 in May 2017.