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Global Market: Euro hits 17-month low as French fiscal worries boost dollarThe euro fell to a 17-month low as concerns over France’s fiscal outlook and bond-market selloff weighed on sentiment. The dollar strengthe...
Dollar holds firm as French fiscal woes keep euro on back footThe dollar's ascent continues, climbing to a 17-month peak as the likelihood of a Federal Reserve rate increase diminishes. Meanwhile, Euro...
When could Americans feel the impact of G7’s 100 million-barrel oil release? Experts explain what households can expectThe G7 nations have decided to release a total of 100 million barrels of oil and refined fuel products over the next four months. This init...
What is fuelling French school protests?High-school students are protesting outside their schools in France, with entrances blockaded and the institutions and security forces resp...
5 world market themes for the week aheadGlobal financial markets are grappling with soaring borrowing costs, while France navigates a volatile political landscape concerning its b...
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...
French supercomputer maker Bull doubles output to boost Europe's AI ambitionsBull, the French supercomputer manufacturer, has expanded its factory to double production capacity to meet growing orders. The European Un...
About 400 French schools closed as some student protests turn violentAround 400 educational institutions in France will remain closed as protests escalate regarding education-related problems. The protests be...
Developing countries hit by overlapping crises, UNDP chief warnsRising energy costs and El Nino conditions are challenging developing countries facing financial distress. Governments are struggling to ma...
Why are world bond markets selling off again?As inflation fears and mounting debt pressure rise, government borrowing costs have soared to unprecedented levels. The US Treasury yield, ...
Global Market: Eurozone bonds face pressure as energy shock fuels rate hike betsEurozone bond yields rose sharply as energy-driven inflation strengthened expectations of further ECB rate hikes through 2027. French yield...
A look at France's public debt as economy takes centre stage in French Presidential electionFrance's public debt has climbed to unprecedented levels, currently reaching 119 per cent of its GDP. The increasing debt burden poses sign...
France’s 10-year bond yield heads for biggest quarterly surge since 1987France's bond yields have been rising sharply, with September seeing the largest increase in decades. Investors are concerned about inflati...
SAF production: Air France-KLM to seek alliances in IndiaAir France-KLM is set to increase its weekly flight frequency in India from 42 to 54. This decision aligns with the growing demand for pass...
France student protests explained: Why hundreds of students and teachers are demonstrating, over 400 detainedFrance is witnessing nationwide strikes and student protests over the government's proposed 2027 budget, teacher shortages, overcrowded cla...
Dollar set for September rise, mainly at euro's expenseThe dollar is close to a yearly high against the euro, driven by strong US economic growth. Concerns around energy supplies and debt in Eur...
Global Markets: French bond spread at highest since 2012 as default insurance spikesAmid rising investor concerns surrounding France's fiscal health leading up to next year's elections, risk premiums on French government bo...