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France Current Account: €-1.6B (September) vs previous €1.5B

France Exports, EUR up to €51.92B in September from previous €51.802B

France Imports, EUR rose from previous €57.332B to €58.5B in September

• Prior -€5.53 billion; revised to -€5.19 billion

The French trade deficit expanded in September as exports were little changed, up just 0.1% on the month, while imports grew by 2.5% on the month.

This article was written by Justin Low at investinglive.com.

France Trade Balance EUR below forecasts (€-5.9B) in September: Actual (€-6.6B)

Dow Jones futures advance 0.20% to trade above 47,100 during European hours ahead of the opening of the United States (US) regular session on Friday. Moreover, the S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 gained by 0.25% and 0.33%, with trading around 6,760 and 25,300, respectively.

TrustFinance has shared new insights outlining the top financial industry trends to watch in 2026, emphasizing how artificial intelligence (AI), evolving regulations, and transparency are transforming the global financial landscape.

According to the TrustFinance Research Team, 2026 is shaping up to be a year of operational maturity for the finance sector. Institutions are moving from digital transformation to AI-driven autonomy, supported by stronger governance frameworks and increasing demands for sustainability and verified transparency.

“Trust and accountability have become essential to sustainable success in the financial industry,” said the TrustFinance Research Team. “We’re seeing technology and regulation align in ways that will redefine how financial companies operate and how investors assess credibility.”

The analysis points to several current trends in financial services that will shape the coming year:

• AI Integration: Artificial intelligence shifts from support tools to central systems driving risk analysis, compliance, and customer engagement.

• Regulatory Evolution: Initiatives such as DORA, PSD3, and DAC8 strengthen cybersecurity, data integrity, and consumer protection.

• Sustainability in Focus: ESG standards and responsible AI use become key criteria for investors and regulators.

• Transparency as Strategy: Verified information, visible licensing, and authentic customer reviews become primary trust indicators for investors.

These financial technology trends show how innovation and transparency are now interconnected, influencing both investor confidence and corporate resilience.

The full analysis, Top Financial Industry Trends to Watch in 2026, is available on the TrustFinance Blog.

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TrustFinance https://www.trustfinance.com/ is a Singapore-based financial information and review platform promoting transparency across the global financial industry. The platform helps traders and investors make informed decisions by providing verified company data, regulatory insights, and authentic customer feedback.

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This article was written by IL Contributors at investinglive.com.

The Japanese Yen (JPY) retreats further from an over one-week high touched against a rebounding US Dollar (USD) earlier this Friday amid the uncertainty over the timing of the next interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan (BoJ).