FRANCE DATA: Sept current account deficit narrowed to E3.3 bln from
E3.6 bln in Aug (revised from -E4.0 bln)
– Smaller merchandise goods shortfall (-E5.0 bln vs -E5.5 bln) offset
– Smaller revenues surplus (+E2.7 bln vs +E2.8 bln).
– No change in services surplus (+E2.2 bln) or transfers deficit
(-E3.1 bln)