France net IIP: other investment currency & deposits
France net IIP: other investment currency & deposits stood at -1,745,970 EUR million in Q2 2026, according to Eurostat – international investment position by country (bop_iip6_q), compiled by Banque de France. It is one of the indicators in the International investment position table (Value · Quarterly), with a complete series running from Q1 1999 to Q2 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the International investment position table
| Indicator | Q2-2026 | Q1-2026 | Q4-2025 | Q3-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q1-2025 | Q4-2024 | Q3-2024 | Q2-2024 | Q1-2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | -864,002 | -863,105 | -885,446 | -872,684 | -866,373 | -866,747 | -704,010 | -834,175 | -787,954 | -920,417 | |
| Other investment | -465,132 | -480,452 | -493,996 | -457,768 | -459,460 | -435,252 | -320,375 | -310,197 | -331,709 | -330,799 | |
| Currency and deposits | -1,745,970 | -1,618,722 | -1,659,814 | -1,665,882 | -1,716,990 | -1,688,637 | -1,449,673 | -1,493,853 | -1,416,267 | -1,436,395 |
Understanding france net IIP: other investment currency & deposits
Currency and deposits within other investment measure the net international position in cash holdings, transferable bank deposits, and other forms of transferable savings held abroad or by non-residents domestically. This series isolates liquid bank balances and physical currency from non-negotiable loans and trade credits within the broader other investment category. It reflects how monetary institutions and non-bank entities manage liquid reserves across borders.
When reviewing these figures, analysts must account for seasonal liquidity demands and shifts in corporate treasury cash placements. Initial estimates are subject to revision as commercial bank reporting is verified. Multi-period comparisons are more informative than quarter-on-quarter changes, as deposit positions can shift sharply due to short-term interest rate differentials and corporate cash repatriation strategies.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this category include physical banknotes and coins?
- Yes, holdings of foreign currency cash are included alongside bank deposits.
- How do these deposits differ from portfolio debt?
- Deposits are non-negotiable financial claims held with financial institutions, unlike tradable debt securities.
- Why might deposit balances change abruptly?
- Corporate entities frequently move funds between international bank accounts to optimize yield or liquidity.