AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEuro-Dollar & France Bonds: The euro slid to a 17-month low as investors fretted over France’s fiscal and political risks ahead of 2027, with the French-German 10-year spread jumping sharply. Markets Pulse: Eurozone services momentum improved, with the composite PMI hitting a 41-month high, even as European stocks stayed mixed and energy worries lingered. Corporate Deal Watch: Schneider Electric confirmed plans to buy US software firm PTC in a roughly $22.6bn deal, underlining continued tech M&A appetite. Energy Policy Pressure: EU states discussed a French proposal to release diesel stocks after US pressure, with the threat of a US export ban hanging over negotiations. Social & Budget Strain: Hundreds of French high schools face closures again as student protests over school conditions and staffing escalate, adding to pressure on the government’s deficit-cutting 2027 budget. Public Finance Reality Check: New analysis using Restos du Cœur data says extreme poverty in France rose 37% from 2018 to 2025. Media & Cinema Funding: Canal+ warned it could walk away from a €1bn cinema investment deal if VAT on pay-TV subscriptions is doubled. Business Tech Partnerships: Yokogawa signed with France-based BuyCo to expand transportation management for complex supply chains.
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