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2026.08.0706:45:00UTC+00France’s Current Account Deficit Widens to €1.40B in June

France’s current account deficit deepened in June 2026, widening to €1.40 billion from a revised deficit of €1.20 billion in May 2026, according to data updated on 7 August 2026.

The June figure signals a modest deterioration in France’s external balance position over the month, suggesting that outflows on goods, services, income, or transfers slightly outpaced inflows compared with May. While the deficit remains relatively contained in absolute terms, the back-to-back negative readings underscore ongoing pressures on the country’s current account as the second half of 2026 gets underway.

Market participants and policymakers will be watching upcoming releases closely to assess whether June’s wider gap is the start of a trend or a temporary setback in France’s external accounts.

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