By unilaterally deciding to interrupt negotiations for an economic stimulus plan, the American president is giving the Democrats a gift and making a big electoral mistake. Wanting to be imperial, the staging of Donald Trump’s return by helicopter to the White House after his hospital stay was immediately marred by the president’s first tweets. The announcement […]
Presidential election: nervousness wins the Trump camp
The US president ended discussions on the stimulus plan, before partially retracting. The proliferation of contaminations at the White House complicates the organization of the last weeks of the campaign. Joe Biden’s lead over Donald Trump is growing, according to several polls. “Hurry, I’m waiting to sign!” “ Among a flurry of tweets Wednesday morning, Donald Trump urged the […]
The worrying worsening of France’s trade deficit
In August, the trade balance in goods was in deficit of 7.7 billion euros and 67 billion over the last twelve months. Exports only represent 83% of their 2019 average level. The risk of further deindustrialisation is real. This is starting to do a lot. In August, France’s trade balance in goods showed a deficit of 7.7 […]
Coronavirus: the World Bank warns of the rise in extreme poverty
Up to 150 million people around the world will fall back into extreme poverty with less than $ 1.90 a day to support themselves, according to the World Bank. A scourge that risks endangering democracy in some countries, alerts the multilateral institution. The goal of eradicating extreme poverty in the world by 2030 is receding. Blame it […]
FDA recommendations could delay vaccine authorization
The US drug agency told labs working on a potential coronavirus vaccine on Tuesday it was asking for at least two months of reliable data to grant emergency clearance, a measure that could push back availability vaccine after the US presidential election on November 3. A senior administration official confirmed that the White House had […]
The climate remains favorable for emerging debt-JP Morgan AM
The market environment remains favorable for emerging debt, in particular due to the reopening of economies and support measures implemented by central banks and governments, JP Morgan Asset is said to have Management. This asset class has withstood the crisis better than some expected with a relatively low default rate, expected to be around 3% […]
The Cac 40 holds up despite Trump’s about-face on a support plan
The Paris Bourse gives up a few points despite Donald Trump’s freezing of discussions in Congress on a support plan. The president would consider separate measures aimed at workers, small businesses and airlines. The Paris Bourse shows a limited pullback, as US index futures rise after Donald Trump’s decision to freeze talks on a congressional support plan until after […]
The Fed minutes and the vice-presidents debate on investor radars
The Fed could take advantage of the “minutes” of its September meeting to clarify its position in terms of asset purchases. The other highlight will be the vice-presidents’ debate between Mike Pence and Kamala Harris, Joe Biden’s running mate. In the absence of publications from leading companies, the attention of the markets will be focused on […]
Agriculture: IFAD wants to double its impact in poor countries by 2030
By obtaining the AA + rating by Fitch, the International Fund for Agricultural Development aims to strengthen its financial resources in the coming years. Objective: to help twice as many farmers in poor countries within 10 years. Faced with the risk of a food crisis that the Covid-19 pandemic is reinforcing, the International Fund for Agricultural […]
The fortune of billionaires hits records with the Covid-19 pandemic
The fortunes of the “super-rich” increased by more than a quarter at the height of the crisis, in April, to stand at $ 10.2 trillion. The bosses of technological or innovative companies like Jeff Bezos or Elon Musk have considerably increased their wealth. Social distancing, teleworking, the end of large gatherings … temporarily or not, the […]