At 52.7 in November, the IHS Markit Flash France Composite Output Index was little-changed from 52.6 in October, pointing to a further solid increase of business activity across the French private sector. The result extended the current run of expansion to eight months and was driven by gains across both the manufacturing and service sectors. Goods producers recorded their fastest increase in output since June, while the rate of growth at service providers was unchanged from October. The continued rise in private sector activity was supported by another increase in new business during November. The rate of growth in ... (full story)