Foreign Exchange Market Update

November 7, 2025

Eurozone

Euro traded at 1.1578 against USD at 9:00 AM PST

France's trade deficit increased in September as growth in imports exceeded the increase in exports. Exports registered a marginal growth of 0.1% in September from the month before. Meanwhile, imports advanced 2.5%. The trade balance showed a deficit of EUR 6.6 billion compared to a shortfall of EUR 5.2 billion in the previous month. Yearly, exports climbed 5.9% and imports increased 2.5% in September. 11/07/2025 - 07:16:00 (RTTNews)

Germany's exports rebounded in September as demand from the U.S. increased for the first time after five months of decline. Exports grew by 1.4% in September, offsetting the 0.8% fall in August. This was the fastest monthly increase since last November. Similarly, imports logged a monthly expansion of 3.1%, following August's 1.4% decrease. The rate was the biggest since January.

As growth in imports exceeded growth in exports, the trade surplus fell to EUR 15.3 billion from EUR 16.9 billion in August. Year-on-year, exports were up 5.3%, in contrast to the 4.1% drop in August. Annual growth in imports accelerated to 7.5% from 0.9%. On an unadjusted basis, the trade surplus fell to EUR 17.3 billion from EUR 18.7 billion in the previous year.

Shipments to the U.S. increased for the first time after five consecutive decreases. Exports to the U.S. gained 11.9%, while those to China dropped 2.2%. At the same time, exports from the U.S. and China increased 9.0% and 6.1%. 11/07/2025 - 06:57:00 (RTTNews)

Taiwan Trade Surplus Grows Sharply in October

Taiwan's foreign trade surplus increased notably in October from a year ago as exports grew much faster than imports. The trade surplus rose to $22.58 billion in October from $7.1 billion in the corresponding month last year. The surplus also grew from $12.4 billion in September. Exports jumped 49.7% over the year in October, and imports climbed by 14.6%.

Shipments of information, communication, and audio-video products surged by 138.2%, and outflows of parts of electronic products rose by 27.7%. Exports of machinery were 7.7% higher compared to last year. Meanwhile, imports of petroleum showed an annual decline of 21.1%. 11/07/2025 - 03:38:00 (RTTNews)