American and European trade officials meet Monday in Saclay in the Paris region for a new meeting of the EU / United States Council on Trade and Technology (TTC), in a context marked by the war in Ukraine. Launched to bring the two blocs together after the departure of the Trump administration, against a backdrop … Read more
American consumer confidence deteriorated sharply in May, in all categories of the population, and the index measuring it fell to its lowest level since August 2011. The index thus lost 9.4% compared to April, and fell to 59.1 points, according to the preliminary estimate of the University of Michigan survey released on Friday. This deterioration … Read more
A U.S. central bank (Fed) official said on Friday she expects rate hikes of more than half a point as early as September if inflation does not ease, warning that necessary measures could push up unemployment and slow the growth. Read alsoAgribusiness: how inflation sustains itself “Unless there are any big surprises, I expect it … Read more
The recall campaign concerns a 65 gram sachet of the Les Croisés brand, containing a duo of goat cheese balls for an aperitif. E.Leclerc stores launched a national recall campaign on Thursday, May 12, relayed by the government site Rappel Conso, concerning aperitif cheeses suspected of containing listeria, a bacterium responsible for listeriosis. This infectious … Read more
The US Senate confirmed on Thursday May 12 the reappointment as chairman of the central bank (Fed) of Jerome Powell, chosen by Joe Biden for a second term, in the midst of a series of rate hikes in the face of high inflation. Read alsoIn the United States, employees in a position of strength The … Read more
Weekly jobless claims in the United States increased again last week, passing the 200,000 mark, mainly due to seasonal adjustments, say economists who rule out large layoffs for the moment. From May 1 to 7, 203,000 people applied for unemployment benefit, 1,000 more than the previous week, the number of which was also revised upwards, … Read more
Bayer suffered a legal setback in the United States on glyphosate, the general counsel at the Supreme Court having given an unfavorable opinion in a lawsuit against the agrochismiste, with the effect of a sharp decline in the title on Wednesday. Read alsoBayer raises its head, but remains weighed down by Monsanto The title ended … Read more
The risks for financial stability in the United States have increased over the past six months, the American central bank (Fed) warned on Monday May 9 in a report, citing inflation, the war in Ukraine or the difficulties of the real estate sector. in China. Read alsoAccording to INSEE, inflation will soar to 5.4% over … Read more
The White House announced Monday that it has reached an agreement with 20 internet providers, including AT&T, Comcast and Verizon, to reduce subscription costs and guarantee broadband access to low-income households. Read alsoEmmanuel Macron wants to impose automatic parental controls on Internet service providers “The Biden-Harris administration has obtained commitments from the top 20 internet … Read more
The famous Michelin guide awarded four new restaurants in the American capital on Wednesday, May 4, illustrating the dynamism of the American capital’s gastronomic scene, where only one establishment shines in the firmament. Read alsoMichelin Guide 2022: who are the starred in Paris? In the prestigious three-star category, the “Inn at Little Washington”, by American … Read more