A daily update on the latest business and economic news. Live from Monday to Thursday at 9:15am and 6:45pm Paris time.
Latest episodes
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7 min
Anthropic's IPO filing shows soaring sales and steep losses
AI giant Anthropic has publicly filed for an initial public offering (IPO) with US market regulators. The document offered a glimpse into the company's finances but also contained…
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5 min
Italy's trucker protests halt buffalo mozzarella production, cost producers €3 million
Italy's diesel-price protest halts buffalo mozzarella production, with producers estimating €3 million in losses in just 24 hours as milk fails to reach dairies and finished cheese…
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Meta's Zuckerberg pitches AI successes to investors with 26% rise in quarterly revenue
Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg touted the company's progress on artificial intelligence during an earnings call on Wednesday and called for more investment. The tech giant's Mu…
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6 min
French bond yields hit 24-year high after unrest
French bond yields have topped 5 percent, their highest level since 2002, after widespread protests and violence over the weekend. It's a sign that investors are losing confidence…
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Musk talks up potential merger of SpaceX and Tesla
As SpaceX reports blockbuster quarterly earnings, CEO Elon Musk floats the possibility of merging the rocketry and AI firm with his electric car company Tesla. Also in this edition…
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US regulators certify Boeing 737 MAX 10 after years of delay
The US Federal Aviation Administration has given final approval for the 737-10, the largest model in Boeing's best-selling MAX family. The certification comes more than five years…
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French retailers begin filing insurance claims after weekend of looting
Shop owners in France are counting the cost of the weekend's riots as the government works on new measures to help them recover from widespread looting. Also in this edition: Germa…
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France tells online marketplaces to crack down on resale of looted items
As thousands of French shop owners are reeling from the weekend's violence and looting, listings of apparently stolen items have been popping up online. The government has asked ma…
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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'…
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EU member states set for budget clash
European lawmakers have kicked off what's likely to be a long and fierce negotiation over the bloc's seven-year budget. Member states are divided on spending priorities, and pendin…
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China, North Korea open long-delayed trade bridge
China and North Korea formally opened the Yalu River Bridge on Thursday, connecting Dandong in China with Sinuiju in North Korea. Beijing says the bridge will promote economic and…
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French glassmaker Duralex pulled back from the brink – again
The French glassmaker Duralex is known for its practically unbreakable tableware – and business model. It's been pulled back from the brink for the fifth time in 25 years, by an en…
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Nvidia's Huang announces new investments in French tech sector
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang stops by Paris to tout new stakes in French AI-enabled tech firms like medical booking site Doctolib. Also in this edition: OpenAI says it caught a spy red-…
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8 min
China is bringing its car production to the EU
China has moved from exporting cars to bringing entire auto industry ecosystems, building up production capacity in Europe and boosting partnerships with local companies. Arthur D.…
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IMF global economic forecast shows 'resilience under strain'
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts that global economic output will slow to 3.1% this year in spite of geopolitical disruptions, but warns that high inflation and AI s…
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6 min
Paris Motor Show kicks off as China-EU rivalry heats up
The biennial Paris Motor Show kicks off with a record number of Chinese brands descending on the French capital. European carmakers are fighting back, showcasing their latest model…
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2026 Paris Motor Show: Western carmakers face steep competition from Chinese rivals
The Paris Motor Show roars into gear this Monday, with over 200 auto sector brands showcasing their latest models and innovations. Chinese brands like BYD, Xpeng and Zeekr are amon…
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US targets Microsoft, Adobe in new visa crackdown
The Trump administration continues to crack down on immigration, with new restrictions on the H-1B visa programme. US Vice President JD Vance singled out Microsoft as having abused…
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EU trade envoy eyes yawning goods deficit on first day of China visit
The EU's trade commissioner, Maros Sefcovic, arrived in Beijing this Thursday for two days of talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Wentao. Sefcovic stated his goal of "rebalanci…
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French PM vows to address debt despite student protests
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has tried to calm both student protesters and jittery bond markets. In an address to the nation, Lecornu stressed that the education ministr…