consumer confidence worsens in January

consumer confidence worsens in January

US consumers are pessimistic about the economic situation for the next six months, and their confidence worsened more than expected in January, according to the index published on Tuesday by the Conference Board. The general index stood at 107.1 points against 109 in December, disappointing analysts who expected 108.1 points according to the Briefing.com consensus. … Read more

30 million friends’ fund files a complaint against SNCF

30 million friends' fund files a complaint against SNCF

By Le Figaro Posted 7 hours ago, Update 4 hours ago “It was an SNCF passenger who was deliberately run over,” said the president of the foundation, Reha Hutin, recalling that the animal had its own ticket. New twist in the case of the cat that was crushed by a TGV under the eyes of … Read more

Genesis loan company files for bankruptcy

Genesis loan company files for bankruptcy

By Le Figaro with AFP Released 39 minutes ago, Update right now A few days after these bankruptcies, Genesis, a subsidiary of Digital Currency Group, had suspended the ability for lenders to withdraw their cryptocurrencies. Dado Ruvic/REUTERS Genesis says it has $150 million in cash to complete the restructuring process and support the operations of … Read more

school district’s complaint against tech giants

school district's complaint against tech giants

Anxiety and growing depression among students, suicide attempts: officials from public schools in Seattle, USA, have filed a complaint against social networks such as Facebook or TikTok, accusing them of“affected” to young people’s mental health. This complaint targets Facebook and Instagram, which are part of the Meta group, but also Snapchat, Youtube, as well as … Read more

The EU welcomes the temporary continuation of the support conditions for electric cars

The EU welcomes the temporary continuation of the support conditions for electric cars

The European Commission on Thursday welcomed the temporary maintenance of the conditions for awarding subsidies to electric cars in the United States, after the US Treasury Department said in a publication that it had delayed the publication of the final conditions. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) – the official name of President Joe Biden’s climate … Read more

Insurance broker Diot-Siaci appoints a new managing director

Insurance broker Diot-Siaci appoints a new managing director

Diot-Siaci, the French leader in insurance broking, is reviewing its management and appointing Cédric Charpentier, currently director of risk for France and international, to its general management. He takes office on 1 January and replaces Christian Burrus, who becomes co-chairman of the group together with Pierre Donnersberg. “This appointment is another important step in the … Read more

The Italian giant Barilla is strengthening its presence in the United States

The Italian giant Barilla is strengthening its presence in the United States

Barilla continues to invest 10-15 million euros per year in France. Stuart Ramson/AP The family group buys the American cookie and biscuit specialist Back to Nature. More than one hundred and forty-five years after its creation in Parma, Barilla continues its conquest of the world. On Friday, the Italian pasta giant announced that it had … Read more

The United States, a new El Dorado for industrialists

The United States, a new El Dorado for industrialists

American manufacturers, such as First Solar in Alabama, are increasing investment in their country of origin. DANE RHYS/REUTERS DESCRIPTION – Seduced by the public support that Joe Biden has decided and by the low energy costs, foreign investors are leaving Europe. The Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt, the car manufacturers Volkswagen and BMW, the Italian Enel … Read more

a computer error affects “bonus-malus” for 6000 companies

a computer error affects "bonus-malus" for 6000 companies

Companies that made an overpayment “in September-November” will be refunded, the Labor Ministry said on Wednesday. The unit of “bonus Malus“which was created with the previous unemployment insurance reform to combat the abuse of short contracts was hit by a”computer error“, states a decree published on Wednesday in the Official Journal, which has “distorted the … Read more

the banks accelerate the repayment of cheap ECB loans

the banks accelerate the repayment of cheap ECB loans

296 billion euros in cheap loans will be repaid by banks to the ECB in an anti-inflation context. Eurozone banks will prepay 296 billion euros in cheap loans provided by the European Central Bank, which recently tightened conditions as part of its fight against inflation, the monetary institute announced on Friday. This figure shows a … Read more