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France's political chaos casts long shadow over economic growth
"At a time when economic growth in France is slowing markedly, this is bad news. The public deficit will remain high, debt will continue to grow," ING analysts said.CNBC - 10h -
Contentious budget plans are wreaking political havoc across Europe
Post-pandemic fiscal rules are putting pressure on even the most hawkish EU members in the euro zone.CNBC - 9h -
Barnier ‘method’ at risk in raucous French parliament
Premier’s diplomatic skills run out of rope with far-right oppositionFinancial Times - 1d -
French government on verge of collapse as PM faces vote
Barnier, who was appointed by Emmanuel Macron just three months ago, is widely expected to lose a no-confidence vote.BBC News - 9h -
French government of Michel Barnier toppled after losing no-confidence vote – Europe live
Three-month-old government felled by combined vote from parties of left and far right over controversial budget. Boris Vallaud, the head of the centre-left Socialist party (PS) tells the prime ...The Guardian - 19m -
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French parliament votes to oust Michel Barnier’s government
Premier’s administration collapses over its proposed deficit-cutting budgetFinancial Times - 14m -
French government toppled by opposition parties in no-confidence vote
The French government has been toppled in a vote of confidence, plunging the euro zone's second-largest country into deep political and economic uncertainty.CNBC - 17m -
American families will be big losers if the world ditches the dollar. Here’s what’s at stake.
Pay now or pay later: U.S. must defend its allies or the dollar could lose the reserve currency status that American consumers enjoy.MarketWatch - 22h -
Meet Jahkeem Stewart, the coveted five-star and a multimillion-dollar gamble
He's 17 and thinks he's ready to dominate. Where he goes is a huge signing day question.ESPN - 1d -
Dollar stores are struggling to win over bargain hunters — here's why
As shoppers look for value, dollar stores might seem to be logical destinations.NBC News - 1d -
Musk's Multibillion-Dollar Pay Package Is Rejected Again by Judge
Tesla’s board had argued that a shareholder vote earlier this year addressed the court’s previous criticisms.The Wall Street Journal - 1d -
Squirrels, dogs and pygmy hippos: crypto’s multibillion-dollar ‘memecoin’ boom
Tokens based on online viral moments outpace bitcoin over past month but critics say they reflect market frothFinancial Times - 15h -
Dollar Tree CFO Departs; Raises Full-Year Sales View
Dollar Tree is parting ways with its top finance executive a month after its CEO stepped down. The discount retailer has also raised its full-year sales guidance in light of strong third-quarter ...The Wall Street Journal - 6h -
Global investigation exposes alleged billion-dollar Russian money-laundering network
UK and foreign law enforcement agencies say networks laundered cash and cryptocurrencies for organised crime gangs across the west. Operatives said to be behind a billion-dollar Russian ...The Guardian - 4h -
Why ‘Dollar’ Discount Chains Struggle to Lure Penny-Pinching Shoppers
Despite offering inflation-weary consumers low prices and good value, Dollar General, Dollar Tree, and Family Dollar are losing customers to big box rivals with better mobile shopping options.Inc. - 1h -
UK facing ‘widening gap’ in ability to fight cyber threats, warns top agency
Number of incidents at top end of scale of severity tripled last year, including attack that took down London hospitalsFinancial Times - 1d -
South Korea President Lifts Martial Law After Parliament Rejects Move
Leader Yoon Suk Yeol’s reversal ended a tense night in Seoul.The Wall Street Journal - 19h -
DealBook Summit Live Updates: Jerome Powell Calls Fed Independence ‘Law of the Land’
Alex Cooper, the host of “Call Her Daddy,” is onstage now. Jeff Bezos, Prince Harry and Sundar Pichai are among those still to come.The New York Times - 13m -
Mexico says Canada wishes it had its ‘cultural riches’ amid tariffs feud
Leaders cast the other as ill-prepared after Trump threatens to apply 25% taxes on goods from both countries. Mexico’s president has said Canadians “could only wish they had the cultural riches” of ...The Guardian - 2h -
We're downgrading a stock on tariff risk — plus, chips and software plays stand out
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.CNBC - 27m -
Fed’s Beige Book says economy is stable. Firms more optimistic about 2025, but tariffs a worry.
The U.S. expanded steadily in November, but hiring was subdued and inflation was still a nagging problem in some parts of the economy, a new Federal Reserve survey found.MarketWatch - 10m -
French government faces no-confidence vote over Barnier's austerity budget
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier is bracing for a no-confidence vote this week, a political reckoning poised to topple his fragile government and send shockwaves across the eurozoneABC News - 1d -
GiftShop, a New French Startup, Curates and Sells Merch From Paris
A new Parisian start-up is bringing “Zizmorcore” to France, selling modern merch for old-school establishments.The New York Times - 1d
