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France Sees a Slight Uplift in Consumer Confidence This April, What's Behind the Rise?

France's consumer confidence index slightly improved in April, with the overall indicator rising to 92 from 91 in March. While some indicators like personal financial outlook remai...

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China and US Yet to Begin Trade Talks Amid Rising Tariff Tensions, Says Chinese Foreign Ministry

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated that China and the US have not begun negotiations on recent tariffs, urging the US to cease threats for dialogue. Trump's ta...

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German Business Climate Shows Slight Improvement in April Amid Economic Turbulence

In April, Germany's business climate improved slightly, with the Business Climate Index rising to 86.9, exceeding expectations. However, future expectations dimmed, indicating pote...

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Bundesbank Warns: German Economy Faces Potential Q2 Setback Amid Weak Demand and Labor Market Concerns

The Bundesbank warns of a potential economic setback in Germany's Q2, citing weak demand, a sluggish labor market, and the impact of recent tariffs. Inflation may decline, but unce...

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Bundesbank Warns: German Economy Faces Potential Q2 Setback Despite Q1 GDP Growth

The Bundesbank warns of a potential economic setback in Germany for Q2, despite a slight GDP growth in Q1, raising concerns over the EU's economic stability.

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BNP Paribas Surges Ahead: Q1 Revenue Jumps 12.5% to €5.28B Amid Economic Shifts

BNP Paribas reports a 12.5% increase in Q1 2025 revenue to €5.28B, despite a slight drop in net income. CEO Jean-Laurent Bonnafe highlights strategic investments and the bank's res...

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April Brings a Glimmer of Hope: French Consumer Confidence Rises Slightly Amid Economic Challenges

French consumer confidence saw a slight increase in April, with the overall indicator moving up to 92. While some indicators like personal financial outlook remained unchanged, oth...

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China and US Yet to Begin Trade Talks Amid Tariff Tensions, Spokesperson Reveals

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated that China and the US have not begun trade talks over recent tariffs, urging the US to cease threats for dialogue. Guo criti...