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WHY IS FRANCE FACING A DEBT CRISIS
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...
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...
Trump says Europe to unlock ‘massive amount of Diesel’; G7 agrees 100 million-barrel oil release amid global crunchUS President Donald Trump said Friday that Europe had agreed to release a “massive amount” of heavily stocked diesel oil, with the process ...
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...
US dollar climbs to 17-month high as bond rout, French fiscal worries weigh on euroThe US dollar is experiencing a significant surge, reaching a 17-month peak as global bond yields continue to rise. Investor anxiety over i...
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...
Release diesel stocks or face ban: US to France & GermanyThe Trump administration has urged Germany and France to reduce their emergency diesel reserves to alleviate rising global fuel prices or r...
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...
FOREX-Euro slides to 17-month low, hit by rates and inflation cocktailAs political instabilities linger, the euro has descended to its lowest point in over 17 months when measured against the dollar. This shif...
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...
Global Market: Euro under pressure from energy shock and political risksThe euro has fallen nearly 2% in September as energy prices, political uncertainty and a stronger dollar weigh on the currency. Concerns ov...
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...
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...