FRANCE ECONOMY

China is optimistic about Trump's return. Signs suggest Trump is amending his stance on China, focusing on trade and fentanyl. A potential deal could reshape global supply chains, with significant implications for India and the Western alliance. Tru...

We are going to have to wait a while to see what gets through and once it gets through, we will all be trying to assess the economic impact. On balance, it will be okay for the economy, but for right now it creates a lot of uncertainty.

French President Emmanuel Macron has formed a new government led by Prime Minister Francois Bayrou, after the collapse of the previous Cabinet. The new lineup consists of 35 ministers, including prominent figures such as Elisabeth Borne, Manuel Vall...

The global economy faces new challenges in 2025 after a brief post-pandemic recovery. Voter dissatisfaction with the cost of living crisis, potential trade wars under a Trump presidency, and geopolitical conflicts threaten stability. These issues co...

France appointed its fourth PM in a year. Francois Bayrou faces a tough economic situation. Moody's downgraded France's debt rating. Bayrou needs to form a stable government. He must navigate between the far-left and far-right. A new EU-Mercosur tra...

Germany and France started a direct high-speed train route between Berlin and Paris. The train journey takes about eight hours. This symbolizes the countries' strong bond. It also highlights Europe's push for train travel. The new train offers conve...

French economist Thomas Piketty urged India to increase taxes on its super-rich, citing rising inequality. He proposed a wealth tax and inheritance tax, potentially generating significant revenue. India's chief economic adviser opposed the idea, whi...

France has invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit in Paris in February 2025. The summit will address key AI themes, including misinformation and misuse. President Macron emphasised India's potential ...

Political turmoil in France and Germany threatens Europe's economic modernization efforts, hindering companies' global competitiveness. The timing coincides with challenges posed by Trump's return and trade tensions with China. With these major EU e...

France's government collapsed after a no-confidence vote, fueled by a far-right and left-wing alliance. Meanwhile, US job growth increased but unemployment rose. Germany's industrial production fell, and China imposed export restrictions on certain ...

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier will resign after losing a no-confidence vote, marking the shortest premiership in modern French history. Far-right and leftist lawmakers toppled his government over an unpopular budget proposal, deepening France...

France Political Crisis: France's PM Michel Barnier lost a no-confidence vote. This forced his resignation. It is the first such incident since 1962. Budget disputes led to the vote. Far-right and left-wing lawmakers joined forces. This action desta...

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government collapsed after just three months following a no-confidence vote. Far-right and left-wing lawmakers united against his use of special powers to pass an unpopular budget. President Macron now faces th...

European shares opened higher on Tuesday, led by the tech and basic resources sectors, with investors on tenterhooks ahead of the outcome of France's political instability this week as the likelihood of the government's collapse has rocked the count...

India and France aim to deepen economic ties in clean energy, new technologies, and aviation, alongside their robust defense partnership. France supports ongoing EU-India free trade deal negotiations. Bilateral trade between India and France has rem...

French Trade Minister Sophie Primas, during her India visit, highlighted significant investment opportunities for French companies in India's aeronautics, transport infrastructure, and clean energy sectors. She emphasized the growing France-India st...

The euro fell to its lowest level since 2022 against the dollar after the purchasing managers gauge of service providers and manufacturers weakened

France's new government, led by Prime Minister Michel Barnier, has announced a 2025 budget plan with significant tax hikes and spending cuts to reduce its massive deficit. The budget, aimed at tackling high public spending and debt, faces strong opp...

This week includes U.S. inflation data, Q3 earnings, a significant rate cut from New Zealand, and a French budget review. Investors remain vigilant amid escalating Middle East tensions and Japan's new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's policies. Key ma...