Track the FR Gov Budget Balance to gauge fiscal health and economic strategy. Insights reflect annual and monthly fiscal data.
A positive figure indicates a budget surplus, whereas a negative figure signifies a deficit. Because of the year-to-date reporting, the February data reflects the entire budget for the previous year, while the March report only includes data from the first month of the current year.
What it Measures
The difference between the central government's income and expenditures year-to-date.
Usual Effect
'Actual' results exceeding 'Forecast' are favorable for the currency.
Source & Frequency
French Treasury Agency (latest release) - https://www.aft.gouv.fr/en • Published monthly, approximately 30 days after the end of the month.
How Data is Derived
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Also Known As
General Budget Outcome
Acronym
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