France's December manufacturing PMI came in stronger than anticipated, posting 50.6 against the previous reading of 47.8 and economists' forecast of 48.1. The uptick signals a modest rebound in factory activity, bouncing above the 50 mark that separates expansion from contraction. This outperformance across the Eurozone's second-largest economy could provide some tailwind for risk sentiment, particularly as investors keep tabs on how European economic data shapes central bank expectations.