The French Are Protesting Economic Disparity
The French Are Protesting Economic Disparity French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to cut taxes and boost France’s growth, now 1.5 yrs after he came into power, he is facing violent.....»»
Brexit, Yellow Vest Chaos Chilled French Champagne Sales
The economic toll of Britain's Brexit and France's "yellow vest" movement cooled French champagn.....»»
French unions stage day of strikes at Macron policies
French unions took to the streets on Tuesday to protest against President Macron's economic policies. As Francis Maguire reports, the demonstrations ramp up pressure on Macron who is also dealing after 'yellow vest' protests turned violent at the weekend......»»
French train workers occupy building, protesting reforms
Striking French train workers have occupied a building in a surprise protest against President Emmanuel Macron's changes to the state-run rail company......»»
Europe Confronts Blowback From U.S. Economic Moves
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron visit Washington this week with strains hanging over European economic relations with the U.S......»»
COVER STORY: Denying the American dream — Louisville banks routinely deny more minority home loans
Data on lending illustrates the economic disparity between races in Louisville......»»
Facing strikes, France"s Macron defends economic vision
Train workers, hospitals staff, students, retirees, lawyers and magistrates: they are all protesting the way President Emmanuel Macron's government is changing France......»»
Softer France and Spain growth clouds ECB policy prospects
French economic growth slowe.....»»
National Economic Disparity Could Spell Political Shifts
Authored by Ben Isaac via Free Market Shooter blog, In the years following the housing crash of 2008, most local housing markets have made a full rebound from the dire straits that befell a huge portion of the pop.....»»
As Russia"s Gold Hoard Soars, Putin Warns "US Sanctions Hurt Trust In Dollar As Reserve Currency"
Despite his absence from Vladimir Putin's annual economic showcase - which included such US allied luminaries as Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, French President Emmanuel Macron, China’s Vice Pr.....»»
KLM CEO says more restructuring needed at Air France
The two national airlines merged to form Air France-KLM in 2004 but Air France's economic performance has broadly lagged that of KLM, with the French carrier suffering frequent strikes......»»
The Argentine Peso Is Plunging... Again
As Argentine truckers begin a one-day national strike, demanding wage increases to compensate for an unexpected surge in inflation and protesting President Macri’s economic policies, the peso is in fr.....»»
Macron Tries to Shore Up Support for French Economic Overhaul
French President Emmanuel Macron summoned both chambers of parliament to the ornate Palace of Versailles on Monday to defend his first year in office, rejecting claims that his pro-business agenda favors the wealthy......»»
Italian, France econ ministers back digital services tax
The Italian and French economic ministers say they will work for the speedy adoption of an EU Commission proposal to tax digital services from the end of this year......»»
The Latest: Turkish, French presidents speak by phone
The Latest on Turkey's currency crisis (all times local): 3:40 p.m. Turkish officials say President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has spoken with French President Emmanuel Macron, during which Macron said that Turkey's economic stability is important for France......»»
Erdogan, Macron vow to boost economic ties: Turkish presidential source
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and French President Emmanuel Macron spoke by phone on Thursday and stressed the importance of developing economic and trade ties and boosting bilateral investment, a Turkish presidential source said......»»
French finance minister prods Germany on EU economic reform
France's finance minister is pressing Germany to move ahead with plans for economic reform in the European Union, warning that "we cannot wait any longer" and arguing that ordinary citizens' patience is "exhausted.".....»»
Capitol Report: Economic inequality could cause U.S. debt downgrade, Moody’s says
Rising disparity between t.....»»
SocGen says $1.3 billion U.S. penalties will not affect 2018 results
French bank Societe Generale said on Monday it agreed to pay $1.3 billion in penalties to the U.S. authorities to settle a dispute over violations of U.S. economic sanctions, adding the fines were entirely covered by provisions......»»
France braces for economic blow from "yellow vest" protests
French President Emmanuel Macron warned his cabinet ministers on Monday that the weekend's "battle scenes" involving anti-tax protesters in Paris could impact investor sentiment and that the government should respond. Ciara Lee reports.....»»
Paris Rioting Puts Macron"s Economic Overhaul to the Test
The worst rioting to hit the French capital in years left President Emmanuel Macron weighing an emergency crackdown on protests and scrambling to shield his pro-business agenda from surging public anger at his government......»»