France October Industrial Production MoM: A Leading Indicator of Economic Health

On October 3, 2025, the French National Institute of Statistics released the industrial production month-over-month figure for October. The reported value was -0.7%. No forecast was provided, and the previous reading was also -0.7%.Definition: An increase in industrial production signals overall economic improvement, while a decline may indicate a downturn. Weak industrial production data suggests the economy may be in recession. This is a leading indicator of economic health, as producers respond quickly to business cycle fluctuations, and the metric is closely linked to consumption factors such as employment and income levels. Rising industrial production reflects economic improvement; declining output signals a slowdown in growth.This indicator is rated as highly important (level 3). It measures the inflation-adjusted change in total output value from manufacturers, miners, and utilities. The data is released monthly, with the next publication scheduled for the following month.

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