Tag: Economic crisis
UK unveils less bleak-than-expected budget during massive strike
London on Wednesday (March 15th) unveiled a budget focused on its aim to entice thousands of Britons back into the job market in the face of labor shortages. But faced…
the authorities try to reassure the markets despite the panic
As financial markets rocked sharply on Monday (March 13) following the collapse of California-based Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), US President Joe Biden and European officials tried to bring the sector…
Iranians torn between hope and skepticism
Iran and Saudi Arabia announced on Friday March 10 an agreement to resume diplomatic relations after seven years of estrangement. The announcement surprised everyone and was variously appreciated across the…
the dollar, a national passion
Having lost all confidence in their currency, the peso, Argentines resort to the American currency to save and protect their assets. And this, whatever the price. From our correspondent in…
Are French ready-to-wear brands doomed to disappear?
Gap France, Kookaï or even Camaïeu: these French clothing brands emblematic of the 90s are today in great pain, or even had to go out of business. The reasons are…
Restos du cœur: “Half of the people we welcome are under 25”
With a concert by Les Enfoirés this evening on television and a collection of foodstuffs in supermarkets, Les Restos du cœur, the association founded by Coluche in the 80s, are…
food inflation still on the rise, the government wants an aid scheme
The food bill will rise for French consumers with an average of 10% in the spring. The Minister of the Economy Bruno le Maire said on Thursday March 2 that…
liberal doctors and health insurance acknowledge the failure of their negotiations
Negotiations between liberal doctors and Health Insurance ended on Tuesday evening February 28. One after another, doctors’ unions rejected the proposals. The crisis is deep between the profession and the…
why the price of bananas will jump in March 2023 in France
For years, the price of bananas has remained stable in France. But it’s over: in March, it will increase. The price of a kilo of bananas should jump by 20%.…
At the Agricultural Show, Macron protects the rural world in the face of upheaval
The big annual meeting of farmers and breeders opened its doors this Saturday morning February 25 in Paris. The Agricultural Show will last until March 5, but for the opening…