‘Emerging Markets’ is Obsolete: India, Taiwan and South Korea no longer fit neatly in the same boxCurrent classifications distinguishing between emerging and developed financial markets fall short of accuracy, as illustrated by South Kor...
07 Oct, 2026, 11.05 PM IST
Après le Déluge, a case study: France’s debt crisis is exposing deeper cracks in the global economyAmidst a backdrop of economic turmoil, France is confronted with stagnant growth and high deficits, which are eroding investor confidence. ...
06 Oct, 2026, 11.04 PM IST
France student protest and India's CJP movement share one demand: Young people want to be heard, not policedYoung students in France have recently mobilized to demand improvements in education funding and resources. Protests have spread across hun...
06 Oct, 2026, 10.42 PM IST
Europe’s Gen Z is out on the barricades: What's bothering the youth?In a wave of activism, youth in France, Belgium, Ireland, and Spain are taking to the streets to address critical challenges affecting thei...
06 Oct, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
Global Market: Euro under pressure as France debt worries, Spain vote weighThe euro hovered near a 17-month low at $1.1219 amid euro zone political uncertainty, high debt and French fiscal concerns. Meanwhile, the ...
06 Oct, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
Global Market | Central banks face tougher crisis-management role as public debt rises: BIS chiefBIS chief Pablo Hernández de Cos warned that future financial crises could be harder to manage amid soaring public debt, fiscal deficits an...
06 Oct, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
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’...
06 Oct, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
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 ...
06 Oct, 2026, 07.55 AM IST
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...
06 Oct, 2026, 04.17 AM IST
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...
06 Oct, 2026, 01.13 AM IST
French bond contagion fears are rattling the euroThe value of the euro has declined significantly as French borrowing costs increase. Concerns are rising among European policymakers regard...
05 Oct, 2026, 11.40 PM IST
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...
05 Oct, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
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...
05 Oct, 2026, 07.29 AM IST
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...
03 Oct, 2026, 09.28 AM IST
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...
02 Oct, 2026, 04.37 PM IST
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...
02 Oct, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
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...
01 Oct, 2026, 01.05 PM IST