ECB: Statistics

ECB: Statistics: 23/11/2006 - Press release:
Euro area balance of payments, September 2006
In September 2006 the seasonally adjusted current account of the euro area was close to balance, as surpluses in goods, services and income almost offset the deficit in current transfers. In the financial account, combined direct and portfolio investment recorded net inflows of EUR 21 billion, predominantly reflecting net purchases of euro area portfolio securities by non-residents.