France corporate deposits over two years: new business
France corporate deposits over two years: new business stood at 3.09% in Aug 2026, according to ECB Data Portal – MFI interest rate statistics (MIR), reported by Banque de France. It is one of the indicators in the Bank interest rates and new loans table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 2000 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Bank interest rates and new loans table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deposit rates | |||||||||||
| Deposits from corporations with an agreed maturity of over two years (new business) | 3.09 | 3.09 | 2.9 | 2.97 | 2.97 | 2.82 | 2.69 | 2.73 | 2.69 | 2.7 | |
| Deposits from households with an agreed maturity of over two years (new business) | 2.73 | 2.73 | 2.68 | 2.57 | 2.61 | 2.5 | 2.48 | 2.45 | 2.39 | 2.3 |
Understanding france corporate deposits over two years: new business
Corporate cash locked into term agreements stretching beyond a two-year horizon provides the underlying scope for this specialized financing-cost measure. The indicator reflects the weighted-average annualized return agreed upon for newly established corporate deposits with maturities exceeding twenty-four months. Excluded from this calculation are all household savings, short-term corporate liquidity buffers, and overnight operational accounts. This metric highlights how corporate treasuries manage long-range balance sheet liquidity and how banks price extended corporate liabilities.
Interpreting these figures involves noting that corporate long-term deposits are relatively rare compared to short-term working capital placements, which can cause significant monthly volatility. Analysts should evaluate annual trends rather than chasing monthly noise, as single large corporate deals can dominate the monthly sample. A common analytical mistake is treating this specialized corporate term rate as an indicator of general consumer borrowing costs.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this series include any household or retail savings accounts?
- No, it focuses exclusively on deposits originating from corporate entities.
- What defines the maturity threshold for this specific dataset?
- The agreed maturity of the corporate deposit must exceed two years from inception.
- Why do corporate deposits over two years show erratic monthly movements?
- Because long-term corporate placements occur less frequently, individual large transactions exert disproportionate weight on the monthly average.