European stocks dip as French riots spark concern In London, the FTSE 100 Index ended down 117.21 points, 1.1%, at 10,764.69. Evening Standard · Oct 19
France is on fire but something more dangerous burns below the unrest France is engulfed in protests as the public gives vent to growing anger over soaring expenses and diminishing educational quality. Citizens are voicing their demands for improved services, yet the government grapples with managing an overwhelming public debt. Amid budget cuts proposed by President Macron's administration, increasing political challenges may… The Economic Times · Oct 19
Global Markets: French markets tumble as riots add to political crisis Protests across France have led to significant declines in the country's financial markets and stocks. French government officials requested local authorities to consider imposing curfews amid the unrest. The rise in bond yields suggests increasing investor concern over France's budgetary challenges and economic outlook. Major French banks have experienced stock… The Economic Times · Oct 19
Dollar Pushes Higher as French Social Unrest Weighs on the Euro The dollar index (DXY00 ) is up by +0.10% today. Political risk and social unrest in France are weighing on the euro, benefiting the dollar. However, the dollar fell from its best level after the US Oct NAHB housing market index fell more than expected to a 14-year low. The... Barchart · Oct 19
Sterling hits 17-month high against euro Sterling hit a fresh 17-month high against the euro on Monday as street riots in France and elevated energy prices weighed on the single currency while recent The Economic Times · Oct 19
Daedalus: Greece unveils new supercomputer as it eyes role in Europe's AI race With a performance of 85.69 petaflops, Daedalus opens up new possibilities for developing advanced AI models in Greece. Euronews · Oct 19
French retailers reel after weekend of riots, looting Representatives of the French business community gather for a crisis meeting with the government following widespread looting during the weekend's protests. Meanwhile, the country's tourism sector fears a drop in winter holiday bookings, and bond and currency traders sell off French debt and the euro. France 24 · Oct 19
Celtic Euro rivals land 'spectacular' win as star man makes bold claim ahead of clash Celta Vigo hero Ferran Jutgla reckons their showdown with Celtic this week in the Europa League is almost as big as a final. The National (Scotland) · Oct 19
Sarina Wiegman signs Lionesses contract extension until end of Euro 2029 The Dutchwoman has extended for a further two years beyond next summer’s Women’s World Cup The Independent UK · Oct 19
'We tore it up': French looters brag online as minister admits police 'lost control' More than 2,000 shops were hit and the damage is put at hundreds of millions of euros, leaving the government to answer for its failure to see the violence coming. Euronews · Oct 19
European stocks open in the red as French businesses count the cost of the riots European stock markets opened lower on Monday after a weekend of violent protests and looting in France, as business owners count the cost and accuse the government of failing to protect them. Euronews · Oct 19
Global Market: Euro falls as French political unrest, high energy prices weigh on sentiment The euro weakened amid elevated energy prices and renewed French political uncertainty, while investors reassessed the outlook for US growth, interest rates and the dollar. The yen, yuan and Indonesian rupiah also moved as markets weighed central bank signals and economic risks. The Economic Times · Oct 19
Global Market: Eurozone bond selloff to weigh on growth, curb inflation, Lagarde says ECB President Christine Lagarde warned that a global bond selloff is tightening euro zone financial conditions, raising borrowing costs and weighing on growth. Policymakers face a challenge balancing persistent energy-driven inflation risks against slowing economic activity. The Economic Times · Oct 19
Violent street protests in France and Italy trigger stock and bond sell-off and send euro lower – as it happened Roaring exports lift China’s economic growth The Guardian - UK · Oct 19
The Economic Times · Oct 19 Dollar firmer, euro weakens as French protests turn violent In Asia, the dollar saw a minor uptick as unrest in France put pressure on the euro, causing a small decline. Emerging market currencies, notably the Indonesian rupiah, are struggling with the looming threat of a stock market downgrade. Oil prices dipped following the lifting of sanctions on Russia, which…
International Business Times UK · Oct 18 Louis Vuitton, Celine, Decathlon and Apple Looted as France Reels From Hundreds of Millions in Damage Louis Vuitton, Celine, Decathlon and Apple stores were looted as about 1,500 French businesses were hit, with a retail federation estimating losses in the hundreds of millions of euros.
Euronews · Oct 18 Check your wallet: some 2-euro coins are worth far more They may say two euros, but collectors sometimes pay many times that amount: rare editions and striking minting errors can turn small change into sought-after treasures.
France 24 · Oct 18 'Like we had a war': France left reeling after nationwide violent protests France on Sunday is dealing with the aftermath of nationwide protests that damaged around 1,500 businesses and caused losses estimated at hundreds of millions of euros. Police arrested an estimated 1,800 people across the country during Saturday's demonstrations over the cost of living and school conditions.
The Economic Times · Oct 18 Indian refiners' fuel exports to the West jump 43% as they keep processing Russian crude In September, Indian and other refineries exported 1 billion euros' worth of oil products made from Russian crude. This marked a 43 percent increase from August, highlighting growing trade. Refineries in India, Turkiye, and Brunei facilitated these exports, with India being a leading buyer of Russian fossil fuels. Notably, India's…
The Independent UK · Oct 17 Press Association Sport Trivia (18/10/26) PRESS ASSOCIATION SPORT BIRTHDAYSMartina Navratilova (tennis) – nine-time winner of the women’s singles at Wimbledon and 18-time grand slam singles champion, born 1956.Thomas Hearns (boxing) – former world champion, born 1958.Robbie Savage (soccer) – former Leicester, Birmingham, Derby and Wales midfielder, now a TV and radio pundit and Forest Green…
The Economic Times · Oct 17 Dollar heads for weekly loss as Fed hike bets fade, AI jitters linger This week, the dollar faced a notable drop due to decreased expectations for interest rate increases from the Federal Reserve. Federal officials' remarks have led to steadying Treasury yields, which in turn weakened the dollar's position. Concurrently, the euro and yen gained ground, with the euro nearing a weekly rise.…
The Economic Times · Oct 17 European shares close out best week since June as earnings soften blow from tech selloff European shares rose significantly due to robust earnings across multiple sectors, providing a buffer against a global tech stock decline. The STOXX 600 index climbed by 0.7%, achieving its best performance since June. Companies like Aixtron and Nordex marked impressive gains, while the tech sector displayed noteworthy stability. With the…
Barchart · Oct 16 Dollar Weakens on Reduced Fed Rate Hike Chances This Month The dollar index (DXY00 ) tumbled to a 2-week low on Friday and finished down by -0.19%. The dollar came under pressure Friday after Fed Chair Powell refrained from providing guidance on monetary policy or the economy during a speech at the annual IMF meeting in Bangkok. Mr. Powell’s lack...
The National (Scotland) · Oct 16 Celtic seem to have accepted status as Euro also-rans - no wonder apathy abounds After Celtic's meek defeat to Benfica, Graeme McGarry asks if apathy has replaced ambition at the club, and wonders what the Lisbon Lions would make of it all.
Evening Standard · Oct 16 FTSE forges ahead but banks stutter on tax threat Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey played down inflation fears, although banks missed out amid fears of a tax hit.