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Political instability in France: What are the potential consequences for the EU?

The possible fall of the government could weaken France on the European stage.

Euronews

Would tax hikes for the wealthiest really drive them to flee France?

The French government is looking to slash its deficit by €44 billion, with ministers favouring spending cuts over tax increases on the wealthy. But new research challenges a key government argument that higher taxes would trigger a mass exodus of the rich.

Radio France Internationale

Trump's Tariffs Are Hitting America Harder Than Its Rivals, Trade Data Show

President Donald Trump‘s aggressive use of tariffs to shrink the U.S. trade gap is falling short, as fresh data show the trade deficit just hit its worst monthly level since March despite rising duties on foreign goods.

Benzinga

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US Trade Gap Widest In 4 Months As Imports Surged Ahead Of Tariffs

The US trade deficit expanded more than expected in July to its widest in four months, government data showed Thursday, on a surge in imports before a fresh wave of President Donald Trump's tariffs kicked in.

International Business Times

French national debt under presidents Chirac, Sarkozy, Hollande and Macron: a look at the numbers

French national debt has grown steadily over the last 30 years. It is the sum of all public deficits accumulated since the mid-1970s. To compare the amount of national debt to the government’s financing capacity, it is expressed as a percentage of gross domestic product (GDP) – debt-to-GDP ratio – which…

The Conversation

From failed Democrat to Trump’s unhinged enforcer: The strange career of Peter Navarro

Since August 27, when the US tariffs on India came into effect, millions of Indians have had to familiarise themselves with many US political personalities. This is especially true for those who consume news in vernacular languages or rarely pay attention to world affairs. Last week, in this star-studded sky…

Newslaundry

Political instability in France: How does it impact the economy and investments?

Economic risks are emerging in France while political instability looms, as the third government is in danger of falling in little over a year. Further attempts to tackle the country’s enormous debt could be choked until after the next presidential election in 2027.

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France's debt: how did we get here, and how dangerous is it?

Prime Minister François Bayrou has warned that France’s excessive debt puts it in danger, which is why he says his government’s proposed budget, which cuts into public spending and freezes pensions and other social payments, is crucial. But is the debt really such a danger? And how did France get…

Radio France Internationale

Minister to get power to veto sentencing guidance after ‘two-tier’ row

Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood said she wanted to ‘right the democratic deficit that has been uncovered’.

Evening Standard

Who slept worst last night: Lando Norris

Norris retired late on in the Dutch Grand Prix with a mechanical fault, extending his deficit to championship leader Oscar Piastri to 34 points with nine rounds left

Motorsport

'A different shock to the system': De minimis tariff dodge ending means less purchasing power for Americans

Closing the loophole could raise $10 billion a year, but experts say the number is "not all that meaningful" compared to the country’s trade deficit.

Fortune

I Asked ChatGPT To Debunk One Common Myth About Trump’s Economy: Here’s What It Said

ChatGPT elaborates on the Trump tax cut myth, revealing they don’t pay for themselves and could add $2.8T to the deficit, per multiple data sources.

GOBankingRates

France on the brink: how a budget deficit became a political crisis

With the government facing defeat in a confidence vote, the nation’s economic problems will still need to tackled

The Guardian - UK

I Asked ChatGPT To Explain the National Debt Like I’m 12 — Here’s What It Said

Confused by the national debt vs. the national deficit? ChatGPT breaks it down in plain terms and explains why it matters for your wallet and the U.S. economy.

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Lives on the line with $8b deficit in rural health

Some country towns are being forced to fundraise for their own community-led medical centres, while those in the cities get double the healthcare funding.

The Independent UK

Luke Littler falls at last-16 stage as Jeffrey de Graaf wins maiden PDC title

De Graaf recovered from a 4-1 deficit to beat Stephen Bunting 8-7 in the final and become the first Swedish player to win a Players Championship.

Fortune

Trump’s tariffs are becoming such an important revenue source that they’re now propping up America’s debt rating

“At this time, it appears that meaningful tariff revenue has the potential to offset the deficit-raising aspects of the recent budget legislation.”

Fortune

Trump is bringing in enough revenue from tariffs to cut deficits by $4 trillion over the next decade, CBO says

In just two months, Trump added another $1.5 trillion of deficit reduction in the form of new tariffs, CBO said. Still, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will raise deficits by $3.4 trillion.

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Retirees in This State Will Outlive Savings by Almost Half a Million Dollars

New data from Seniorly reveals that seniors in 41 states risk outliving savings. New York tops the list with a $448K deficit. See where your state ranks.

Benzinga

Trump Touts 'Incredible' Tariff Strategy After Congressional Budget Office Projects $4 Trillion Deficit Cut, Even As Economists Warn Of Slower Growth

On Friday, President Donald Trump celebrated a Congressional Budget Office report projecting that his sweeping tariffs will reduce U.S. deficits by $4 trillion over the next decade, even as analysts caution the levies could weigh on economic growth and face legal challenges.

The Conversation

After three days of talks, a fairer tax system is on the agenda. There’s no shortage of ideas

Day three of the government’s economic reform roundtable was about budget sustainability. It’s a slow burn issue. If the Australian government spends more than it raises in revenue, it has to finance the difference (the budget deficit) by borrowing. The most recent budget has forecast deficits for at least the…

Fortune

‘The nation’s finances have deteriorated’ since Trump took office, CRFB says, gaming out the scenarios up to a $28.5 trillion deficit

The baseline scenario shows cumulative deficits reaching $22.7 trillion by 2035, and that’s if everything goes according to plan.

Evening Standard

SNP loses thousands of members as deficit soars to nearly £500,000

The party’s annual accounts also show it may never pay former chief executive Peter Murrell back for his outstanding £60,000 loan.

The Guardian - UK

Strongest rise in UK business activity in a year while hiring falls; WH Smith shares crash 40% on accounting error –as it happened

Government borrowing falls to £1.1bn in July as tax receipts rise, but chancellor remains under pressure

Sports Illustrated

South Carolina LLWS Team Erases Five-Run Deficit in Extras to Avoid Elimination

South Carolina came back from down five runs in extra innings to defeat South Dakota in the Little League World Series.

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