French economy growth rate during 2018 1^st quarter fell back to 0.3% against 0.7% during the previous quarter. Acquired growth is only 1.2% at the beginning of this year. It means that if France wants to reach in 2018 the 2% target which is in the Stability Program presented to Brussels in April, the quarterly growth rhythm must be above 0.7% until the end of this year, which is far from being established. This result invalidates the positive opinions regarding, until now, the government economic policy. This one is the continuation of the one which ...

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At a moment when the French President arrives in the United States, attention will be focused on his counterpart personality and the ability of both men to understand each other despite their age and character differences. It is essential if they want to adopt common positions about the many current economic and geopolitical challenges affecting the international scene. It should also give the opportunity to have a better understanding of today America. We are amazed by the achievements of these companies which have changed our daily life with their software (Microsoft), their smart phones (Apple), their platforms to have access ...

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After having been close to the symbolic rate of 1%, as last year at the same period, the French 10 years bond has significantly fallen back to stay around 0.70% since the beginning of April. The issuance launched April 5th with maturities running from 10 to 30 years has collected near 8 billion euro and that number will be increased to 8.6 billion including NCTs after auctions. Thanks to the rate fall, it will contribute to a new reduction of the cost of the French public debt because it will participate to the reimbursement of a 27 billion ...

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