France's March Composite PMI Final Reading at 48.8, Exceeding Expectations

France's composite Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for March recorded a final reading of 48.8, surpassing the anticipated figure of 48.3, according to Jin10. The previous value was also 48.3, indicating a slight improvement in the economic activity measure. The PMI is a key indicator of economic health, with a reading below 50 suggesting contraction in the sector.