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French bond yields near 24-year high as new protests loomAs ongoing protests grip France, the yields on government securities, known as OAT, have surged to a peak not seen in over 24 years. Both M...- French bond yields edge down, but investors stay on alertOn Tuesday, French government bond yields lowered after a significant increase observed on the previous day. Investors are remaining cautio...
- Global Market: IMF urges governments to cut spending, reduce debt as borrowing costs riseThe IMF has urged governments worldwide to rein in spending, narrow budget deficits and reduce debt as global public debt approaches 100% o...
- Charting the Global Economy: Sentiment among US consumers wanesAs consumer sentiment declines in the US and Japan experiences weakening household spending, Europe faces challenges with rising bond yield...
- What is the International Criminal Court?South African judge Navanethem "Navi" Pillay, who was awarded the Nobel peace prize has been a judge on the International Criminal Court (I...
- France debt crisis deepens: Euro falls to 17-month low as bond yields rise - here’s what you need to knowFrance debt crisis explained: France is facing significant financial challenges as its budget deficit is projected to rise to 5% by 2027. T...
- Euro hits 17-month low as French debt fears, US inflation lift dollarThe euro reached a 17-month low against the dollar due to worries over France's budget deficit. Concerns about a potential euro-zone debt c...
- In 1990, Switzerland crushed an old A13 road and reused 66% to 100% of it in new concrete; 20 years later, every recycled test mix was still rated good or very goodNew research highlights the impressive durability of Swiss highways built with recycled concrete over several decades. The A13 motorway too...
- French 10-year risk premium soars to highest since late 2011Recent trends show that French 10-year government bond yields are climbing higher against German counterparts, illustrating concerns regard...
- Mary Zmudowski was a California schoolteacher when she donated 155 acres of coastal land to the state in 1950; today it is a 220-acre state beach bearing her nameZmudowski State Beach, a treasured spot north of Monterey, owes its existence to Mary Zmudowski's generous donation in 1950. While facing t...
- In 1989, Jacksonville opened an automated train above downtown; in 2026, its free 2.5-mile Skyway with 8 stations is set to stop runningJacksonville’s Skyway, an innovative automated transit system, will cease operations due to a major budget deficit. The Jacksonville Transp...
- How Bessent, America's bond salesman, cornered Japan on big spendingIn a significant dialogue, US Treasury Secretary Bessent encouraged Japan to implement reforms in its fiscal and monetary policies. Aiming ...
- West Bengal needs 7.25% annual growth to achieve 5X economy by 2047: ORF reportA report details West Bengal's path to a fivefold economy by 2047. It identifies growth gaps and proposes six pillars for development. The ...
- World’s biggest handshake at BRICS: Can it shake the world order?Modi, Xi and Putin’s BRICS meeting carries symbolic weight, but its impact will depend on deliverables. An expanded, divided BRICS faces in...
- In 2011, Colorado reused 134,000 tons of old asphalt in highway mixes; CDOT estimated the recycled material saved the state about $1.6 millionColorado's innovative approach to roadway construction has resulted in significant savings, repurposing old asphalt in new projects. By emb...
- In 2009, Illinois used an estimated 284,715 tons of recycled concrete material in highway construction; IDOT spent about $3.18 million on the material for embankments, bases, and subbasesIn Illinois, the innovative approach of repurposing aged concrete for highway projects is not just cost-effective but also environmentally ...
- 8 years, 10 billion km, one shot: The spacecraft racing toward Mercury faces its trickiest hour yetA spacecraft carrying European and Japanese probes will complete an eight-year journey to arrive at Mercury on Thursday, while still facing...
- In 2011, Lovell FHCC joined a green federal challenge with 3 focus areas. 3 years later, LED retrofits cut electricity 15%, saving $500,000 and 7.4 million pounds of CO2Lovell FHCC lighting project remains a useful example of how sustainability goals can produce measurable results when they are connected to...
- Why are global bond yields surging to multi-decade highs?Global government borrowing costs are reaching multi-decade highs as inflation persists. Bond yields in major economies like the United Sta...
- US plans to sanction another bank in effort to clamp down on Iran transactions: Scott BessentUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Trump administration will impose sanctions on another bank this week as Washington intensifies...
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