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BUSINESSOct 14IMF chief says it will 'take time' to restore confidence in France's financesFrance will need time to bring its public finances under control and fully restore investor confidence, the head of the International Monetary Fund warned on Wednesday, as rising borrowing costs put renewed pressure on the eurozone’s second-biggest economy.RFI [en]
BUSINESSOct 14Higher borrowing costs an 'alarm signal' for France, says finance ministerFrench public debt is projected to reach a record high of 121.7% of GDP in 2027 under the government's budget proposal, up from 119% at the end of June.Le Monde [en]
BUSINESSOct 14IMF head says reducing France's debt burden will 'take time'IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva urged policymakers to make 'urgent repairs to the fiscal house before the cracks widen.'Le Monde [en]
BUSINESSOct 12France to become Eramet’s top shareholder after raising stakeFrance is set to become the largest shareholder in Eramet after increasing its stake in the company. This signifies a notable shift in the ownership and influence over the corporation.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 12Lucid Group to add retail stores in France as its European presence growsLucid Group plans to open new retail stores in France, expanding its presence in the European market. This move indicates the company's growth strategy for its European operations.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 12TotalEnergies' CEO pledges more price cuts in France to ease diesel painTotalEnergies' CEO has committed to implementing further price cuts in France to alleviate the burden of high diesel costs. This decision aims to address consumer financial concerns regarding fuel prices.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 12Chinese carmaker BYD plans to open factory in FranceFrance is among the European countries where BYD is considering opening a plant. According to vice-president Stella Li, "France is on the shortlist".EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSOct 12France’s main problem is its inability to reduce public debt, economist saysFrench economist Nicolas Bouzou says France's economic growth is not "strong" enough to sustain the country's welfare state.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSOct 9Ryanair lashes out at Air France and Lufthansa over ownership probeThe low-cost airline is facing allegations that it violates EU requirements for operating in the bloc.Politico Europe
BUSINESSOct 9Nobel winner Krugman says France may have become 'too big to save'Economist Paul Krugman sounded the alarm on a looming "ugly crisis," while former ECB head Jean-Claude Trichet said French politicians must compromise.CNBC
BUSINESSOct 8France’s Threat to the World’s Government Bond MarketAEI
BUSINESSOct 8France to release 10 mln barrels of diesel from strategic reservesFrench Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu announced Wednesday that France will release 10 million barrels of diesel from its strategic reserves to help ease pressure on the fuel market.Africanews [en]
BUSINESSOct 8France to release 10m barrels of diesel in bid to curb rising pricesFrench Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said Wednesday that he would make ten million barrels of diesel available to distributors in France, in a bid to help ease pressure on fuel prices. The diesel, which was purchased before the recent price surge and would be made available at cost price, would "automatically lower prices at the pump by an estimated 12 to 18 cents per litre," he said during a televised address.France 24 [en]
BUSINESSOct 8US voices concern over France's public finance crisisBetween 3% and 4% of the country's debt is held by American investors, particularly private equity funds.Le Monde [en]
BUSINESSOct 8Big investors ‘bottom fish’ in Eurozone bond markets after France sell-offFears of a blow-up similar to the Eurozone debt crisis have been overdone, asset managers sayFinancial Times
BUSINESSOct 7Why France is a warning sign for the marketsThe good news about the epic shifts in global bond markets is that they mostly reflect economic fundamentals, not the kinds of panicky swings seen in a crisis.The bad news is that there's a risk the disruptions metastasize into a broader crisis in an era of fractured politics across major democracies.The big picture: Turmoil in the streets this week in France is the latest sign of hazards that await elected leaders who try to address yawning fiscal deficits head-on.They are squeezed between voters who want to maintain public benefit levels and tax levels and a bond market that is resetting lonAxios
BUSINESSOct 7UBS says cigarette volumes fell in Spain and France in AugustUBS reports that the sales volumes of cigarettes in both Spain and France saw a decline in August. This indicates a decrease in tobacco consumption in these European countries.investing_us · united states of america
BUSINESSOct 7France's bond rout is dragging the euro downA bond rout in France is reportedly causing the euro's value to decline. This indicates financial market instability affecting European currency.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 7Despite rising yields and political gridlock, France not facing a debt crisis: analystsDespite the recent surge in French borrowing costs that pushed the country’s 10-year bond yield spread with Germany to a level unseen since the euro zone crisis, analysts are urging calm, saying France is not facing a debt crisis but cautioning that future uncertainties remain. “The short answer is no, this is not a debt crisis,” said Stephane Colliac, senior economist at BNP Paribas. France’s effective interest rate is lower than the rising market yields, at slightly above 2 per cent, around...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSOct 7Emmanuel Roman, head of finance giant Pimco: 'Markets are sending France a serious signal. The situation is grave'In an interview with Le Monde, the chief executive of one of the world's largest asset managers warns of France's worsening budget deficit and political instability. He clarifies that while he is 'not withdrawing' his investments in French debt, he is 'not increasing' them either.Le Monde [en]
BUSINESSOct 7France's trade deficit narrows to €6.1B in August as imports fall faster than exportsFrance's trade deficit narrowed in August as imports declined faster than exports. This indicates a shift in the country's economic trade balance.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 7Record bets against the euro: how low could it fall amid France's fiscal crisis and Europe's energy shock?The euro hit a 17-month low as French debt fears and Europe's energy shock weigh on the currency. Bond market stress could limit further ECB rate hikes, while analysts see scope for the euro to fall to $1.10 if the pressure intensifies.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSOct 6If you think U.S. debt had a rough year, don’t look at FranceThe article suggests that France's national debt situation is considerably worse than that of the United States. This highlights a comparative analysis of the financial health of major economies.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSOct 6Germany joins France in call for China trade defencesGermany and France, the European Union’s two largest economies, jointly called for tougher EU trade defences, as European and Chinese negotiators prepare for crunch talks this week under the shadow of a potential trade war. “The open and rules-based trade system is massively affected by weaponisation of trade, systemic market-distorting practices, and global macroeconomic imbalances,” German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron said in an open letter. “We need urgent...South China Morning Post
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