Despite a drop in sales during Q2, the strong Q1 2026 kept the first half market ahead of last year.
The structured products market in France slowed down in the second quarter of 2026 following a particularly strong start to the year. Sales reached €17.4 billion (US$20.2 billion), down 10% year-on-year (YoY) and 30% below the €24.9 billion recorded in Q1 2026. The decline in volumes was not accompanied by a fall in issuance. The number of products striking during the quarter reached 3,147 , up three percent YoY, although 14% lower than in Q1. France: issuance & sales (EURm) So