FX.co ★ France’s Current Account Deficit Widens Sharply in September 2026

France’s external position deteriorated in September 2026, as the country’s current account deficit deepened to -2.70 billion euros, compared with a revised shortfall of -1.40 billion euros in August 2026. The latest figures, updated on 6 November 2026, indicate a notable monthly weakening in France’s balance with the rest of the world.

The widening gap suggests that outflows linked to trade in goods and services, income, or transfers outpaced corresponding inflows more markedly than in the previous month. While no breakdown of components was provided, the move from August to September underscores increasing external imbalances that will be closely watched by policymakers and financial markets for signs of sustained pressure on France’s external accounts.