France Current Account Deficit Widens to €1.4 Billion as Services Surplus Shrinks
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Updated · TradingView · Aug 7
France Current Account Deficit Widens to €1.4 Billion as Services Surplus Shrinks
3 articles · Updated · TradingView · Aug 7
Summary
France posted a seasonally adjusted €1.4 billion current account deficit in June, up from a revised €1.2 billion in May and the largest shortfall since February.
A weaker services balance drove the deterioration, with the surplus narrowing to €5.2 billion from €6.3 billion, while the primary income surplus edged down to €3.6 billion from €3.7 billion.
The wider gap was partly cushioned by an improved goods balance: the trade deficit narrowed to €5.3 billion from €6.3 billion, including a smaller energy deficit of €3.8 billion versus €4.6 billion.
Secondary income remained a €4.9 billion deficit, leaving France with a cumulative current account shortfall of €6.5 billion in the first half of 2026.