Tag: french

June 23, 2014 0

French Private Sector Contracts Second Month; Eurozone Composite Growth Weakest in 6-Months

By News Desk

Flash France Composite Output Index down to 48.0 (49.3 in May), 4-month low Flash France Services Activity Index falls to 48.2 (49.1 in May), 4-month low Flash France Manufacturing Output Index falls to 47.1 (50.3 in May ), 6-month low Flash France Manufacturing PMI drops to 47.8 (49.6 in May), 6-month low Summary June’s flash PMI data painted another picture of subdued economic performance in France, with output down for a second successive month, orders falling slightly and the sharpest cut in staffing levels for four months.

May 8, 2014 0

Does Economic Patriotism Work?

By News Desk

Above: Montebourg advertises "Made in France" while holding Moulinex blenders and wearing classical "marinière" shirts. Economic Patriotism Cannot Succeed Economic patriotism as championed by Montebourg cannot possibly work. Every country wants to increase exports.