France market services activity change: market services
France market services activity change: market services stood at 6.03 Balance of opinion in Sep 2026, according to Banque de France – Webstat (webstat.banque-france.fr). It is one of the indicators in the Banque de France business surveys table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Oct 2002 to Sep 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Banque de France business surveys table
| Indicator | 09-2026 | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Activity, change on previous month | |||||||||||
| Market services | 6.03 | 1.92 | 2.33 | 8.1 | -6.3 | 1.5 | 3.36 | 5.46 | 7.43 | 3.22 | |
| Transport, accommodation and food services | -2.23 | 2.13 | -2.39 | 9.49 | -9.97 | 4.08 | 5.58 | 1.18 | 3.84 | 6.18 |
Understanding france market services activity change: market services
Surveyed executives throughout the entire commercial services sector quantify the net direction of their enterprise output compared with the preceding month. This broad aggregate encompasses businesses ranging from hospitality and logistics to digital technology and specialized consultancy, capturing total tertiary activity rather than any single niche. It contrasts with sibling rows by pooling every tertiary branch into one macro indicator, whereas individual breakdowns isolate specific commercial activities.
Interpreting this balance of opinion requires focusing on month-on-month shifts rather than year-on-year comparisons, because the survey questionnaire specifically asks respondents to assess recent sequential developments. Seasonally adjusted figures minimize distortions caused by annual holiday closures and recurring weather patterns, though early survey estimates remain subject to revision when late responses arrive from participating firms.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the balance of opinion mean for market services activity?
- It represents the difference between the percentage of surveyed managers reporting an increase and those reporting a decrease in their output over the month.
- Why is this aggregate series useful alongside detailed sector breakdowns?
- It provides a broad macro reading of the entire tertiary economy before analysts examine specific sub-sectors for divergence or concentration.
- Are these monthly survey figures adjusted for holidays?
- Yes, the published figures are seasonally adjusted to account for predictable calendar variations and recurring annual holiday periods.