The euro zone's current account surplus increased in May, driven by stronger primary income. This rise offset a narrower trade surplus, according to European Central Bank data. On an unadjusted basis, a deficit was recorded for the month. Over twelve months, the surplus represented 1.7% of gross domestic product. Stock markets are not expected to react significantly to this data.

La balanza por cuenta corriente de la zona del euro registró en mayo un superávit de 25.000 millones de euros, un 3,8 % menos que un año antes y un 47 % más elevado que en abril…

The euro zone's current account surplus increased in May, driven by stronger primary income. This rise offset a narrower trade surplus, according to European Central Bank data. On…