FX.co ★ French Reserve Assets Edge Higher in July, Extending Mid‑Year Gains

France’s reserve assets rose modestly in July 2026, continuing their mid‑year upward trajectory. According to the latest data, updated on 8 August 2026, total reserves increased to 357,050.0 million in July from 355,389.0 million in June.

The month‑on‑month gain underscores a steady build‑up in France’s reserve position, which can strengthen the country’s financial buffers and external resilience. While the data release does not detail the drivers behind the increase, the rise signals a slight but ongoing improvement in France’s overall reserve capacity heading into the second half of 2026.