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BUSINESSSep 30Vanguard warns France is ‘degrading credit’ as borrowing costs surgeIran war has exacerbated fiscal pressures on Paris as budget battle loomsFinancial Times
BUSINESSSep 29France intends to borrow record €340 billion as Covid-era debt comes dueThe French ​government will sell a record amount of bonds to investors next year as it faces a surge in Covid-era debt due for redemption and needing to be refinanced, the public debt management ​office ‌said on Tuesday amid mounting concern about France's surging public deficit and borrowing rates.France 24 [en]
BUSINESSSep 29France's public debt soars to a record 119% of GDPFrance's public debt reached 3,595.5 billion euros at the end of June, Insee said, a record high that is set to keep rising as the outlook worsens.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSSep 27Javier Timerman: "In France they are going to ask Milei why the economy stopped"El financista y titular de AdCap Grupo Financiero estuvo la semana que pasó en Nueva York y viaja ahora a Francia a participar de la Semana Argentina en París. Qué ven los mercados y qué le preguntarán a Javier Milei en Europa.Clarín
BUSINESSSep 25EDF faces legal action over France’s continuing nuclear ties with RussiaFrance’s continuing reliance on Russia for part of its nuclear fuel cycle is facing a new legal challenge, with Greenpeace seeking to force French state electricity company EDF to address the environmental, health and human rights implications of its dealings with Russian state nuclear group Rosatom.RFI [en]
BUSINESSSep 25Small businesses in rural France bears the brunt of energy crisis triggered by Iran warIn the Oise department, soaring energy prices driven by the war in Iran are hitting rural businesses hard, as they face rocketing bills for heating oil and diesel.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSSep 25Rising fuel costs squeeze rural businesses in FranceSoaring fuel and heating oil prices are putting pressure on businesses and households in rural France, where many people rely on cars and oil heating. Bakers and a food truck owner in northern France say rising energy costs are cutting into their earnings and making everyday life harder.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSSep 23France flash composite PMI rises to 25-month high as business activity reboundsFrance's flash composite PMI has reached a 25-month high, indicating a rebound in business activity. This suggests an improvement in the country's economic conditions.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSSep 22France extends fuel subsidies to shield consumers from skyrocketing energy prices“We hear the concerns of the French people,” Economy and Finance Minister Roland Lescure told reporters Tuesday.Politico Europe
BUSINESSSep 22Uganda : France Expands Support for Uganda Green EntrepreneursFrance is increasing its support for green entrepreneurs in Uganda.allafrica.com · Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 22France warns of fresh oil shock, urges EU to free up refinery capacityIn a letter to Ursula von der Leyen, Macron said the EU’s energy security has so far relied heavily on buffers — including stockpiles, refinery flexibility, weaker demand and redirected global trade — rather than addressing the underlying supply shock, according to the letter seen by Euronews.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSSep 22Stellantis (STLA) Reportedly Eyes $1.16 Billion France Van InvestmentYahoo Finance
BUSINESSSep 21France debt set for highest level since 1978 as fiscal strain growsFrance is facing mounting pressure to rein in its public finances as it prepares a €54 billion package of spending cuts for next year.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSSep 20Diesel Prices in France Hit Record €2 . 41 per LitreDiesel prices in France have reached a record high of over €2 per liter. This indicates a significant increase in fuel costs for consumers and businesses in the region.bgnes.com · Bulgaria
BUSINESSSep 20France’s wine production nears a 70-year low, leaving winemakers with tough choicesAs the French wine industry reaches a crisis point, key players are considering new markets, products and generations.CNBC
BUSINESSSep 19As petrol prices rise, France turns to bioethanol – a cheaper fuel alternativeWith the prices of fuel continuously escalating, more and more drivers have been switching to bioethanol in France. It's cheaper to produce and currently costs around 95 cents per liter. Details by Shirli Sitbon.France 24 [en]
BUSINESSSep 19France’s Debt Climbs To Highest Since 1995A ministry source told reporters the public debt will reach 119.3 per cent of GDP in 2026 and 121.7 per cent in 2027 -- double the 60-per cent-of-GDP reference limit EU member countries are required to aim for. The post France’s Debt Climbs To Highest Since 1995 appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
BUSINESSSep 18Air France bets on caviar and champagne to lure luxury flyersAir France is betting big on luxury to keep wealthy travellers spending with lavish servings of caviar and champagne in first-class cabins as soaring fuel costs and disrupted travel patterns squeeze airlines worldwide. The campaign seems to have paid off, with the Paris-based carrier saying that premium bookings and revenue have grown this year despite industry-wide higher fares.France 24 [en]
BUSINESSSep 18'Spain has managed to bring its public finances under control. France has not.'Both countries saw their debt-to-GDP ratios soar above 100% in 2020, but Spain has since made significant progress. Its key advantage: economic growth outpacing the eurozone, writes Le Monde columnist Isabelle Chaperon.Le Monde [en]
BUSINESSSep 17Heatwaves changing where people want to buy property in France, say estate agenciesImpact of climate change leading to buyers paying more attention to insulation and air-conditioningconnexionfrance · france
BUSINESSSep 17Argentinian couple in France: "A minimum wage in hospitality is between 1,500 and 1,900, they gave us accommodation and food"La experiencia de un hombre y una mujer sobre cuánto dinero ganaron trabajando en el rubro turismo.Además del salario, destacaron una ventaja que podía marcar una gran diferencia para quienes emigran: la vivienda.Clarín
BUSINESSSep 17From the fields to the French fry factories, the potato crisis hits northern FranceAs farmers grapple with the consequences of climate change, the Clarebout factory in Mouscron, Belgium, is set to halt production amid steadily rising costs.Le Monde [en]
BUSINESSSep 16France: TotalEnergies cut-price fuel spikes controversy among rivalsTotalEnergies service stations are accused of distorting competition as they display France's lowest-priced fuel. Supermarkets that usually sell fuel as a loss leader to pull in customers are furious, along with independent service stations.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSSep 16TotalEnergies up controversy in France with capped gasoline pricesFrench motorists are flocking to gas stations operated by TotalEnergies, where gasoline prices are capped, but its rivals are accusing the oil giant of unfair competition with the government's support.France 24 [en]