Latest data released by the ECB - 19 September 2019
- Prior €18.4 billion
Slight delay in the release by the source. The surplus increased slightly relative to June helped by comfortable surpluses recorded for goods, services and primary income - offset by a deficit in secondary income. A minor data point at the current point in time.
It provides a general indication of flows in/out of the Eurozone economy. EUR/USD holds near the highs for the day currently at 1.1057 as the euro recoups some losses against the dollar following the Fed decision overnight.