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French govt extends curfews amid nationwide protests over rising living costsPrime Minister Sebastien Lecornu promised a "massive" police deployment ahead of fresh demonstrations scheduled for October 24. The French ...
With France embroiled in protest, a look at the nation's economic standing by the numbersFrance is grappling with significant economic challenges as public debt continues to rise, exceeding 119% of GDP. Government spending repre...
As France erupts, Europe's far right gains from fuel-price anger ahead of electionsThe tractors rolling into the town of Gela on the southern tip of Europe are flying the Sicilian flag, emblazoned with Medusa, three bent l...
Tech under pressure on AI jitters, dollar slips: Markets wrapSouth Korea’s Kospi Index — a bellwether for AI investments — dropped 3.5%, with chip heavyweight SK Hynix Inc. heading for its lowest clos...
Global Market Today: Asian stocks decline in break from US chip rallyLosses were led by a more than 2% drop in South Korea’s Kospi Index — a bellwether for artificial intelligence investments — as chip heavyw...
France is on fire but something more dangerous burns below the unrestFrance is engulfed in protests as the public gives vent to growing anger over soaring expenses and diminishing educational quality. Citizen...
Global Markets: French markets tumble as riots add to political crisisProtests across France have led to significant declines in the country's financial markets and stocks. French government officials requeste...
Global Market: Euro falls as French political unrest, high energy prices weigh on sentimentThe euro weakened amid elevated energy prices and renewed French political uncertainty, while investors reassessed the outlook for US growt...
WEF could appoint Lagarde as early as November, sources sayChristine Lagarde is likely to be appointed as the chair of the World Economic Forum next month. This change would require her to step down...
India keeps Pernod Ricard in high spirits even as its top markets cut down on the cheersPernod Ricard has reported a 19% rise in sales in India, providing some relief against drops in bigger markets like the US and China. Overa...
Global Market: Lagarde says France must tackle debt woes through fiscal consolidationECB President Christine Lagarde stated on Wednesday that France must tackle its ballooning debt and deficit through domestic fiscal consoli...
Euro falls, set for fifth straight weekly drop as oil prices riseThe euro has experienced a significant drop as concerns about France's public debt continue to affect investor confidence. Global bond mark...
Germany regains safe haven status as European bond risks mountEuropean government bond markets face renewed volatility as investors pull funds from fiscally vulnerable nations like France and Italy. Ge...
Global Market: JGB yields fall as 30-year bond yield retreats from record highJapanese government bond yields declined, with the 30-year yield easing from a record high, as investors awaited a closely watched debt auc...
Global Market: European shares rally as healthcare gains offset eurozone fiscal concernsEuropean shares climbed to near one-week highs, led by healthcare stocks, while easing eurozone bond yields offered some relief. Investors ...
Global Market: Japan 30-year bond yield hits record high ahead of 10-year auctionJapanese government bond yields climbed, with the 30-year yield hitting a record high, as investors assessed Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’...
Why is France at the centre of a bond market storm?Recent trends show French government bonds, referred to as OAT, experiencing yields surpassing 5% amidst investor apprehension. The recent ...
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...
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...