FX.co ★ France Current Account Deficit Smallest in 4 Months

France’s current account deficit narrowed to a seasonally adjusted €1.5 billion in August 2026, down from a downwardly revised €3.9 billion in July. This was the smallest shortfall since April, largely reflecting an improved goods and services balance. The goods trade deficit shrank to €5.3 billion from €6.8 billion, while the services surplus widened to €4.8 billion from €3.8 billion. The primary income surplus was little changed at €4.2 billion, and the secondary income deficit held steady at €5.1 billion. Over the first eight months of 2026, the current account deficit narrowed to €10.3 billion, compared with €17.2 billion in the same period of 2025.