France other investment net balance
France other investment net balance stood at -12,407 EUR million in Jul 2026, according to Eurostat – balance of payments by country, monthly (bop_c6_m), compiled by Banque de France. It is one of the indicators in the Monthly balance of payments table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Monthly balance of payments table
| Indicator | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | 10-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial account | 347 | -11,153 | -31,127 | 12,856 | 466 | -11,233 | 11,633 | 14,492 | 10,936 | 12,523 | |
| Other investment | -12,407 | 55,442 | -36,365 | -32,677 | 105,782 | -10,257 | -80,128 | 37,877 | 1,614 | -68,924 | |
| Direct investment | -2,879 | -790 | -5,275 | 10,122 | 8,729 | 9,281 | 5,507 | 2,891 | -6,340 | -131 |
Understanding france other investment net balance
Residual cross-border financial transactions not classified under direct investment, portfolio investment, financial derivatives, or reserve assets are consolidated in this balance. Included within this broad category are currency and deposits, loans, trade credits, and other accounts receivable or payable. The series measures the net change between resident assets and liabilities across these residual instruments, separating the domestic sector's claims on the rest of the world from external claims on domestic entities.
Interpreting this series demands careful attention to loan disbursements and deposit shifts, which often reflect corporate treasury management rather than long-term capital formation. Seasonal patterns can appear around quarter-end reporting dates when banks and large enterprises adjust liquidity positions. Comparisons with direct and portfolio measures highlight how much external financing relies on traditional banking channels and trade credit.
Frequently asked questions
- What types of financial instruments make up other investment?
- Cross-border loans, currency holdings, bank deposits, and trade credits not covered by portfolio or direct investment.
- How does other investment differ from portfolio investment?
- Other investment primarily covers non-negotiable instruments like loans and deposits, whereas portfolio investment tracks marketable securities.
- Why do large swings occur in other investment flows?
- Corporate treasury operations, large loan repayments, and institutional liquidity management frequently cause abrupt monthly changes.