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FranceFrance Trade (% of GDP) fell to 67.19 Percent in December 2025
World BankYearlyReleased December 2025
France Trade (% of GDP) fell to 67.19 Percent in December 2025, down 0.92 Percent from November's 68.11 Percent reading.
Latest Release
67.192377
Actual
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Consensus
68.108188
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CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Co-movement | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAC 40 | ▲ Direct | +0.50 | INDEX | Moves with | → View |
| EUR/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.45 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
| EUR/GBP | ▲ Direct | +0.40 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
| EUR/JPY | ▲ Direct | +0.35 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.30 | COMMODITIES | Moves against | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Trade (% of GDP) (France) was reported at 67.19 Percent in December 2025. The reading fell from the previous value of 68.11 Percent. This is classified as a medium-impact indicator released on a yearly basis.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending downward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 68.64 Percent, up from the prior three at 66.20 Percent. In December readings over the past 3 years, Trade (% of GDP) has averaged 68.64 Percent.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with CAC 40 (Bullish FR). A secondary relationship exists with EUR/USD, positively correlated (Bullish EUR).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update December 2025.
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About Trade (% of GDP) — France
DEFINITION
France's Trade (% of GDP) for 2025 registered at 67.192377%, down from 68.108188% in 2024, indicating a contraction in trade activity as a share of GDP. The decline from last year’s 68.11% level marks a continued easing after the peak of 75.963008% in 2022. Market participants will monitor upcoming economic data for further signals on France’s trade dynamics and policy responses. Updated 7/1/26
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Aggregate growth figures anchor cyclical positioning across asset classes and inform fiscal and monetary policy debate. Surprises against consensus can drive short-term moves, particularly when the print breaks an established trend. Released annually.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a similar reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bearish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary headwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with CAC 40 (Bullish FR, r=0.50) — a useful reference for index-focused traders.
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