Economy
Gazprom chief executive Alexey Miller described natural gas reserves in European Union storage facilities as dangerously low on Monday, warning that stocks may not even reach 70% of capacity before the next winter withdrawal season begins. Citing Gas Infrastructure Europe data as of March 28, Gazprom......
French President Emmanuel Macron called on Europe Tuesday to develop its own payment infrastructure, warning that ceding control of financial transactions to American companies would compromise the continent's sovereignty. The remarks, delivered by video message at the Carte Bancaire summit in Paris,......
TotalEnergies will keep fuel prices capped at its French stations until April 7, aiming to remain competitive amid rising global oil costs. The extension follows a previous cap set in mid-March and comes shortly after tensions in the Middle East pushed prices higher. Under the scheme, gasoline prices......
Inflation in France accelerated significantly in March, reaching 1.7% year-on-year, according to preliminary data released by the national statistics agency. The increase comes amid rising energy costs linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The surge in oil prices, with crude exceeding $100......
European government bond markets are facing one of their most severe sell-offs in nearly a decade, driven by surging energy prices linked to the conflict involving Iran. Investors are increasingly pricing in higher interest rates, widening fiscal deficits, and renewed stagflation risks across the region. Yields......
TotalEnergies generated more than $1 billion in profit this month by cornering the Middle East crude oil market during one of the most volatile periods in energy trading history, according to reporting by the Financial Times and Bloomberg. The French energy giant's trading arm purchased 69 cargoes......
The French government has launched a search for a buyer for the well-known consumer magazine 60 Millions de consommateurs following the official liquidation of its parent body, the Institut national de la consommation (INC). A decree published in the official journal on Sunday formalized......
France is set to significantly increase financial support for the installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in residential buildings, in a move aimed at accelerating the transition to cleaner mobility. Starting April 1, the maximum subsidy available under the Advenir program will rise......
The European Investment Fund has unveiled a 15 billion euro fund of funds, the largest of its kind in Europe, as part of a sweeping initiative to address the continent's persistent shortage of late-stage venture capital. The vehicle, named ETCI 2, will back around 100 growth-stage funds and aims......
The French government is set to unveil targeted financial support measures on Friday evening to help industries most affected by rising fuel prices linked to tensions in the Middle East. Officials indicated that the aid will focus on specific sectors such as transportation, agriculture, and fishing,......
Airlines worldwide are increasing ticket prices, adding fuel surcharges, and reducing routes as jet fuel costs have nearly doubled since the outbreak of war involving Iran on February 28. Industry analysts describe the situation as the most severe disruption since the COVID-19 pandemic. Jet fuel prices......
Central banks across the globe have lifted their inflation outlooks less than a month after U.S. and Israeli forces struck Iran on February 28. The conflict's economic fallout spreads as energy prices soar and supply chains disrupt. Governments activate emergency measures to counter the crisis [reuters.com]. France's......
Europeans rush toward used electric vehicles as Iran war-driven gasoline price spikes bite. Online car sales platforms report sharp demand increases continent-wide. Consumers seek cheaper, immediate EV alternatives amid fuel cost surges. The conflict began February 28 with US and Israeli strikes on......
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