CurrenciesU.S. dollar dips as Fed’s Powell’s dovish comments offset upbeat jobs dataJuly 2, 202464The dollar was supported by rising U.S. yields and the blowtorch was on low-yielding currencies on Tuesday such as China's...
EconomyTaylor Swift economy not real? Experts weigh in on ‘Swiftonomics’ amid Europe Eras TourJune 28, 202458Taylor Swift is gradually traversing the European continent and seemingly boosting one country’s economy after another. Although the magic of...
MoneyFar-right Bardella wants France’s EU money back. He’ll have to think again. – POLITICOJune 27, 202457The French far-right has learned from the Thatcher playbook. Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher secured the first ever budget...
BankingParis was on the cusp of becoming the EU’s finance hub. Then came the election. – POLITICOJune 27, 202446“We don't really know what will happen after the election. We don't know who will be elected. We don't know...
BankingHow French financial chaos could end Meloni’s market honeymoon – POLITICOJune 27, 202487As Balboni noted, Italy’s sovereign debt pile, the largest in Europe at over €2.9 trillion, makes it vulnerable to any...
FinanceFrench election poses threat to Britain’s economy, Bank of England warnsJune 27, 202461The Bank’s Financial Policy Committee, headed by Andrew Bailey, the Governor, particularly singled out France.It said: “Policy uncertainty could increase...
BankingElection turmoil threatens French banks with capital losses and refinancing issuesJune 27, 202462French banks could face higher funding costs and losses associated with their domestic debt holdings if upcoming parliamentary elections result...
FinanceWith Macron Distracted, Germany Shuts Down Push for Joint EU DebtJune 25, 202460(Bloomberg) -- The German government and its allies are succeeding in their efforts to block plans for new joint borrowing...
EconomyBritain is no longer the problem child of Europe – France proves thatJune 23, 202492Remarkably, on the “Left”, the Nouveau Front Populaire (NFP) appears to be even more fiscally irresponsible. In fact, what could rattle...
FinanceEU rebukes France for breaking budget rulesJune 19, 202464The EU on Wednesday reprimanded France for breaching the bloc's budget rules under President Emmanuel Macron, 10 days before snap...