In response to mounting global trade pressures, Nike is preparing to raise the prices of several of its products and is making a notable return to Amazon’s marketplace, according to multiple U.S. media outlets. This strategic move comes as import tariffs—imposed under former President Donald Trump’s administration—continue to strain international supply chains and chip away … Read more
In a sharply worded report released today, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on France to intensify its fiscal consolidation efforts, urging the government to adopt deeper structural reforms and stricter budgetary discipline. Against a backdrop of sluggish growth, rising public debt, and mounting political friction, the IMF’s annual assessment of the French economy … Read more
In a scene that feels like a sequel to what happened six weeks ago, U.S. stocks were once again shaken by rising tensions in the bond market. For now, it’s more of a warning shot than a full-blown crisis—but it’s still a wake-up call, particularly for the White House and its budgetary ambitions. Meanwhile, investors … Read more
U.S. Tax Cut Bill Advances in House Amid Deep Republican Divisions A sweeping tax cut and budget reduction bill backed by former President Donald Trump cleared a key procedural hurdle in the U.S. House of Representatives early Thursday, setting the stage for a potential vote later in the day. The proposal, which has sharply divided … Read more
The CEO of France’s national railway company, SNCF, has issued an urgent call for increased investment in the country’s aging rail infrastructure, warning of a looming crisis if action is not taken soon. Speaking on BFMTV, Jean-Pierre Farandou stressed the need for an additional €1 billion per year to maintain and modernize the national rail … Read more
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a pointed warning to France: without new, concrete fiscal reforms, the country’s public finances are on track to deteriorate significantly over the next several years. According to the IMF’s latest annual report on France, public debt will continue to rise until 2030, and the national deficit may stabilize … Read more
In just under 30 years, BoursoBank has evolved into a major force in the French banking landscape. What’s behind this remarkable success story? CEO Benoît Grisoni, who has been with the company since its early days, sheds light on the key strategies and decisions that helped shape the digital-first bank into what it is today. … Read more
Paris stocks slide further as uncertainty looms over Washington’s fiscal outlook and investor appetite for U.S. debt wanes The Paris stock market continued its downward trend on Thursday, reflecting the ripple effect of Wall Street’s sharp sell-off the previous day. Investor anxiety is mounting globally, fueled by soaring U.S. bond yields and growing concerns over … Read more
Swiss private bank continues to struggle with investor confidence as asset base shrinks and credit risks resurface Julius Baer, the prominent Swiss wealth management institution, is once again in the spotlight—and not for reasons it would prefer. On Tuesday, the bank’s shares took a significant hit, tumbling by nearly 5% on the Zurich Stock Exchange … Read more
The eurozone’s fragile economic recovery was dealt a blow in May as private sector activity unexpectedly slid back into contraction, raising new concerns about the region’s near-term growth prospects. Weighed down heavily by Germany’s continued economic struggles, the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) readings from S&P Global and Hamburg Commercial Bank (HCOB) paint a sobering … Read more