Fastest rate of growth for French industry for 29 years

Activity in the French manufacturing sector rebounded strongly in May and its growth rate “shows its highest level” according to the firm IHS Markit. “The easing of measures aimed at containing the Covid-19 pandemic led to a further marked improvement in the economic situation in the French manufacturing sector, with growth in production and new orders indeed accelerating compared to the previous month. “, indicates the cabinet in its press release. "The main challenge companies are now facing is their ability to cope with the workload, a task made difficult by the severe disruptions in supply chains and shortages of raw materials", adds Andrew Harker, economist at IHS Markit.

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