Crédit Agricole, France’s iconic “green bank,” is making waves again. Just a week after Olivier Gavalda stepped in as CEO of Crédit Agricole SA, the bank has announced a fresh, strategic move into Belgium—one that feels a little like going back home. It’s not a takeover, and it’s not some grand merger. But it is … Read more
A lot happened today in the world of business and policy. From sweeping new consumer protections in France to new European trade tensions, we’ve got the key developments lined up for you. Here’s a detailed look at the major stories making headlines on Wednesday, May 21. Cold Calls Are Officially Outlawed in France If you’ve … Read more
If you’re keeping an eye on your travel budget, investments, or even that good ol’ Livret A account—there’s a lot happening today. From Trump’s next big money move to EasyJet’s losses and a surprise dip in French savings, here’s the latest scoop. No fluff, just what matters. Let’s break it all down—simple, fast, and with … Read more
Big news in the healthcare world today—and not in a good way. UnitedHealth Group, one of the biggest names in health insurance, just saw its stock nosedive. Like, nearly 7% gone before lunch. And why? A new bombshell report says the company secretly paid nursing homes to avoid sending sick patients to hospitals. Yep. That … Read more
French media and industrial group Bolloré is hitting the reset button. After a pretty bumpy 2024 filled with spin-offs, sell-offs, and a whole lot of legal noise, the company is now looking to 2025 as the year things finally click into place. And let’s be real—2024 wasn’t exactly smooth sailing. CEO Cyrille Bolloré stood in … Read more
It’s one of those mornings where you just know markets are going to wobble. Wall Street futures aren’t looking too hot—Dow Jones is pointing to a 0.58% dip, the S&P 500 about 0.57%, and Nasdaq? A solid 0.60% in the red. So yeah, things feel jittery. Let’s unpack what’s happening—and why it matters—especially if you’ve … Read more
If you live in France—or even just spent a week here—you’ve probably gotten one of those calls. A random number rings. You answer. Someone’s trying to sell you solar panels, a life insurance plan, or an online course you didn’t ask for. Annoying? Very. But here’s the thing: telemarketing in France is actually pretty regulated. … Read more
The Paris stock market’s taking a hit today—and there’s more than one reason. Worries about the U.S. budget and rising global tensions are giving investors a headache. Add in oil prices climbing again, and you’ve got a market that’s clearly uneasy. It’s not just Paris. The CAC 40—France’s main stock index—was down 0.87% by midday, … Read more
As we move further into 2025, European markets appear to be treading a more optimistic path, even in the face of global uncertainties. Alexandre Baradez, Market Analyst at IG France, shared a notably bullish outlook this week, suggesting that despite economic headwinds from across the Atlantic, the CAC 40 could be on track to reach … Read more
The mood across global financial markets has turned notably cautious this week as a combination of political gridlock in Washington and rising geopolitical risks in the Middle East send ripples through investor sentiment. On Wednesday, the Paris stock exchange (Bourse de Paris) opened to a modest decline, echoing concerns that have weighed on Wall Street … Read more