FRANCE DATA: Feb current account deficit widened to E5.0 bln from E4.4
bln in Jan (revised from -E4.2 bln)
– Bigger merchandise goods shortfall (-E6.6 bln vs -E5.8 bln) and
– Smaller revenues surplus (+E2.6 bln vs +E3.1 bln) offset
– Larger services surplus (+E1.3 bln vs +E0.7 bln).
– Transfers deficit stable (-E2.3 bln)