The European foundry industry recorded a further improvement in business sentiment in July 2026. The European Foundry Industry Sentiment Indicator (FISI), published monthly by EFF – European Foundry Federation. increased to 96.0 points, confirming the gradual stabilisation observed in recent months. Nevertheless, the indicator remains below the benchmark level of 100, showing that the recovery of the European foundry sector is still fragile and highly uneven across individual casting segments.