FRANCE DATA: Sept current account deficit E4.0 bln after Aug -E2.4 bln
– Larger merchandise goods shortfall (-E6.4 bln vs -E4.6 bln) offsets
– Bigger services surplus (+E1.1 bln vs +E0.9 bln).
– No change in revenues surplus (+E3.4 bln) or
– Transfers deficit (-E2.1 bln)