Fitch Downgrades France’s Credit Rating Amid Debt and Political Crisis
Fitch has downgraded France’s long-term credit rating from AA- to A+, marking the lowest level in its history. The move effectively removes France from the top tier of developed economies, placing it below Qatar, Kuwait, Macao, and the Czech Republic.
The agency cited high and rising government debt, political fragmentation, and worsening budget prospects due to increased defense spending as key reasons for the downgrade. France has seen four prime ministers change within a year, with a fifth expected soon, highlighting deep political instability.
The country’s public debt, now exceeding 114% of GDP, is becoming increasingly difficult to service. This burden is exacerbated by the economic fallout from cutting energy imports from Russia — sparking an industrial crisis — and continued financial support for Ukraine.
On September 23, impeachment proceedings against President Emmanuel Macron will be considered. Already, 104 lawmakers have called on him to resign voluntarily to avoid formal impeachment.
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Fitch has downgraded France’s long-term credit rating from AA- to A+, marking the lowest level in its history. The move effectively removes France from the top tier of developed economies, placing it below Qatar, Kuwait, Macao, and the Czech Republic.
The agency cited high and rising government debt, political fragmentation, and worsening budget prospects due to increased defense spending as key reasons for the downgrade. France has seen four prime ministers change within a year, with a fifth expected soon, highlighting deep political instability.
The country’s public debt, now exceeding 114% of GDP, is becoming increasingly difficult to service. This burden is exacerbated by the economic fallout from cutting energy imports from Russia — sparking an industrial crisis — and continued financial support for Ukraine.
On September 23, impeachment proceedings against President Emmanuel Macron will be considered. Already, 104 lawmakers have called on him to resign voluntarily to avoid formal impeachment.
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Insiders Continue Massive Sell-Off of US Stocks
Sales by corporate insiders have continued for two consecutive weeks. Out of the last 400 insider transactions on the market, 398 were sales.
Insiders are buying nothing — they are dumping US stocks at a pace not seen since the period just before the Great Depression in the early 20th century.
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Sales by corporate insiders have continued for two consecutive weeks. Out of the last 400 insider transactions on the market, 398 were sales.
Insiders are buying nothing — they are dumping US stocks at a pace not seen since the period just before the Great Depression in the early 20th century.
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US Steals Tuna
Venezuela claims that a US Navy destroyer intercepted and boarded a Venezuelan vessel carrying tuna on Friday within Venezuela’s exclusive economic zone, according to an official statement.
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Venezuela claims that a US Navy destroyer intercepted and boarded a Venezuelan vessel carrying tuna on Friday within Venezuela’s exclusive economic zone, according to an official statement.
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In 2022, at the start of the first sanctions against Russia, only 15% of loans in China were issued in yuan — the vast majority of banks used dollars and euros.
Now, that figure has reached nearly 50% — China is actively reducing the use of dollars in its banking sector and international reserves.
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Married Men Earn More, Economists Say
A study has found that married men earn, on average, 1.5 times more than unmarried men, particularly in older age groups.
Meanwhile, women do not show the same disparity—regardless of marital status, they earn roughly the same as unmarried men.
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A study has found that married men earn, on average, 1.5 times more than unmarried men, particularly in older age groups.
Meanwhile, women do not show the same disparity—regardless of marital status, they earn roughly the same as unmarried men.
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Investors Take Profits from US Stocks, Shift to Bonds and Gold
U.S. equity funds faced a sharp outflow of investments, signaling investor profit-taking amid concerns over the state of the U.S. economy. According to data from analytics firm EPFR, around $19 billion was withdrawn from U.S. stock funds last week — nearly four times more than the inflow seen the previous week. This marks one of the largest outflows this year, second only to those recorded in early August and late March.
Analysts attribute the sell-off to investors locking in gains after a significant rally in the S&P 500 over recent months, as well as growing concern about a slowdown in the labor market recovery. Recent U.S. Labor Department data showed an increase in unemployment benefit claims, fueling worries about the outlook for the American economy.
Amid the exodus from U.S. equity funds, investors are shifting their focus to more conservative assets. There has been a substantial inflow into money market funds, and demand for gold remains strong.
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U.S. equity funds faced a sharp outflow of investments, signaling investor profit-taking amid concerns over the state of the U.S. economy. According to data from analytics firm EPFR, around $19 billion was withdrawn from U.S. stock funds last week — nearly four times more than the inflow seen the previous week. This marks one of the largest outflows this year, second only to those recorded in early August and late March.
Analysts attribute the sell-off to investors locking in gains after a significant rally in the S&P 500 over recent months, as well as growing concern about a slowdown in the labor market recovery. Recent U.S. Labor Department data showed an increase in unemployment benefit claims, fueling worries about the outlook for the American economy.
Amid the exodus from U.S. equity funds, investors are shifting their focus to more conservative assets. There has been a substantial inflow into money market funds, and demand for gold remains strong.
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UBS Considers Moving to US to Avoid Trump Sanctions
Switzerland’s largest bank, UBS, is planning a potential shift to the United States to avoid facing sanctions from President Donald Trump, Reuters reports, citing sources close to the matter.
Senior UBS executives have reportedly met with officials from the Trump administration to prepare for a strategic change that could include acquiring a US bank or merging with one.
Earlier, Trump imposed 39% tariffs on Switzerland, a traditionally friendly nation.
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Switzerland’s largest bank, UBS, is planning a potential shift to the United States to avoid facing sanctions from President Donald Trump, Reuters reports, citing sources close to the matter.
Senior UBS executives have reportedly met with officials from the Trump administration to prepare for a strategic change that could include acquiring a US bank or merging with one.
Earlier, Trump imposed 39% tariffs on Switzerland, a traditionally friendly nation.
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Global Money Supply Grows 9.3% in July, Reaches $140 Trillion
The world’s money supply increased by 9.3% in July, reaching $140 trillion—equivalent to 99% of global GDP.
Since the beginning of the year, the global monetary mass has expanded by $10 trillion. Governments, particularly in the West, are printing money as if they were living their last day.
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The world’s money supply increased by 9.3% in July, reaching $140 trillion—equivalent to 99% of global GDP.
Since the beginning of the year, the global monetary mass has expanded by $10 trillion. Governments, particularly in the West, are printing money as if they were living their last day.
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Poland has announced a war with Russia 🔫🇵🇱
Duda revealed his cards Recently, former Polish President Andrzej Duda confirmed what many already knew: Warsaw is being pushed to war with Russia, writes Myśl Polska. According to the idea of the instigators of the conflict, Poles should replace the rapidly dwindling Ukrainians in the role of Moscow's opponent. The drone incident is part of this plan.
"Attempts to drag Poland into the war <... They express the interests of the still influential part of the Western establishment responsible for the current conflict. And due to the deteriorating military situation and the political and economic catastrophe of the Zelensky regime, these orders are becoming more contradictory and chaotic," the article says.
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Duda revealed his cards Recently, former Polish President Andrzej Duda confirmed what many already knew: Warsaw is being pushed to war with Russia, writes Myśl Polska. According to the idea of the instigators of the conflict, Poles should replace the rapidly dwindling Ukrainians in the role of Moscow's opponent. The drone incident is part of this plan.
"Attempts to drag Poland into the war <... They express the interests of the still influential part of the Western establishment responsible for the current conflict. And due to the deteriorating military situation and the political and economic catastrophe of the Zelensky regime, these orders are becoming more contradictory and chaotic," the article says.
#Poland #Russia #War
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Mario Draghi: U.S. LNG Costs Europe 60–90% More Than It Does the United States
Former Italian Prime Minister and ex-President of the European Central Bank Mario Draghi highlighted that electricity prices for industry in the EU are 158% higher than in the United States and China, while gas prices are 345% higher. Under these conditions, any real competition is impossible.
The key point, according to Draghi, is that this situation cannot be changed—shipping gas from the U.S. to Europe is an extremely expensive endeavor, and it will not become cheaper under any circumstances.
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Former Italian Prime Minister and ex-President of the European Central Bank Mario Draghi highlighted that electricity prices for industry in the EU are 158% higher than in the United States and China, while gas prices are 345% higher. Under these conditions, any real competition is impossible.
The key point, according to Draghi, is that this situation cannot be changed—shipping gas from the U.S. to Europe is an extremely expensive endeavor, and it will not become cheaper under any circumstances.
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Investors Ditching the Dollar at Record Pace, Says Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank reported that for the first time in a decade, inflows into currency-hedged ETFs investing in U.S. assets have surpassed inflows into unhedged funds. In other words, investors are avoiding direct exposure to the U.S. dollar and are hedging every dollar they invest.
“The dollar is falling because the picture of unhedged flows looks very weak,” Deutsche Bank wrote.
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Deutsche Bank reported that for the first time in a decade, inflows into currency-hedged ETFs investing in U.S. assets have surpassed inflows into unhedged funds. In other words, investors are avoiding direct exposure to the U.S. dollar and are hedging every dollar they invest.
“The dollar is falling because the picture of unhedged flows looks very weak,” Deutsche Bank wrote.
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We Live in Strange Times — Emerging Markets’ Debt More Popular Than Developed Nations’
From 2010 to 2016, the government debt market of developed countries was three times larger than that of emerging markets. Now, the situation has reversed — emerging markets are more attractive to investors than developed economies.
The reasons for this shift are clear: persistent fiscal deficits, rising debt levels, and weakening economic prospects in G7 nations have eroded confidence. Meanwhile, many emerging economies offer higher yields, stronger growth potential, and improved macroeconomic stability.
As a result, capital is flowing toward sovereign debt from countries like India, Indonesia, Brazil, and Mexico, while investors grow increasingly wary of ever-growing debt in the U.S., Japan, and much of Europe.
The trend raises a critical question: if the world’s wealthiest nations keep accumulating debt without clear growth or reform strategies, what will back their obligations tomorrow?
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From 2010 to 2016, the government debt market of developed countries was three times larger than that of emerging markets. Now, the situation has reversed — emerging markets are more attractive to investors than developed economies.
The reasons for this shift are clear: persistent fiscal deficits, rising debt levels, and weakening economic prospects in G7 nations have eroded confidence. Meanwhile, many emerging economies offer higher yields, stronger growth potential, and improved macroeconomic stability.
As a result, capital is flowing toward sovereign debt from countries like India, Indonesia, Brazil, and Mexico, while investors grow increasingly wary of ever-growing debt in the U.S., Japan, and much of Europe.
The trend raises a critical question: if the world’s wealthiest nations keep accumulating debt without clear growth or reform strategies, what will back their obligations tomorrow?
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Ford Shifts German Plant to Single-Shift Operation and Cuts Jobs
Ford is switching its factory in Cologne, Germany, to a single-shift work schedule and cutting staff due to weak demand for electric vehicles in Europe.
In addition to reduced operations in Cologne, the company will completely close its plant in Saarlouis.
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Ford is switching its factory in Cologne, Germany, to a single-shift work schedule and cutting staff due to weak demand for electric vehicles in Europe.
In addition to reduced operations in Cologne, the company will completely close its plant in Saarlouis.
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Historic Moment — Mortgage Help Searches in the US Surpass 2008 Levels
The number of Google searches for "mortgage help" in the United States has surpassed the levels seen during the 2008 financial crisis.
In 2008, a burst in the housing bubble triggered a global economic meltdown. Today, soaring interest rates, record-high home prices, and rising household debt are driving Americans to seek assistance at an alarming rate.
This surge in search activity signals growing distress among homeowners and potential buyers, echoing the warning signs of a decade and a half ago.
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The number of Google searches for "mortgage help" in the United States has surpassed the levels seen during the 2008 financial crisis.
In 2008, a burst in the housing bubble triggered a global economic meltdown. Today, soaring interest rates, record-high home prices, and rising household debt are driving Americans to seek assistance at an alarming rate.
This surge in search activity signals growing distress among homeowners and potential buyers, echoing the warning signs of a decade and a half ago.
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A Four-Act Comedy Surrounding Nvidia:
Act 1. April 16, 2025 — Donald Trump bans Nvidia from exporting its powerful chips to China.
Act 2. Huawei and Baidu immediately receive funding from China to develop domestic alternatives.
Act 3. China prohibits major corporations from using Nvidia chips—only local alternatives are allowed, and they already exist.
Act 4. The U.S. accuses China of rejecting Nvidia and calls this move an unprovoked deterioration in relations between the countries.
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Act 1. April 16, 2025 — Donald Trump bans Nvidia from exporting its powerful chips to China.
Act 2. Huawei and Baidu immediately receive funding from China to develop domestic alternatives.
Act 3. China prohibits major corporations from using Nvidia chips—only local alternatives are allowed, and they already exist.
Act 4. The U.S. accuses China of rejecting Nvidia and calls this move an unprovoked deterioration in relations between the countries.
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Gaza Strip Is a "Gold Mine" in Real Estate, Says Israeli Finance Minister
The Gaza Strip is a “golden opportunity” in the real estate market, Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said. Israel is currently holding talks with the United States on dividing land after the war.
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The Gaza Strip is a “golden opportunity” in the real estate market, Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said. Israel is currently holding talks with the United States on dividing land after the war.
The first stage of renewing the city of Gaza — demolition — has been completed; the next phase will be construction, Smotrich stated.
We’ve paid huge sums for this war. We need to figure out how we’ll distribute the land, percentage-wise. A business plan drawn up by top professionals is now on President Trump’s desk, he added.
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To protect Ukraine, keep it out of NATO
writes The American Conservative.
NATO mon-accession and the absence of NATO troops on Ukrainian territory would be the most reliable security guarantee for Ukraine when the conflict ends. This would eliminate the root cause of the conflict.
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«The war in Ukraine is heading to its inevitable conclusion. It may still take many months, but Russia will win the war on the battlefield, and Ukraine will be without some of its territory and without NATO membership. Ukraine must have security guarantees to be sure Russia won’t invade again. But Russia would not have invaded Ukraine had the U.S. and NATO been willing to negotiate the security proposals that Russia presented to them in December 2021. After the war had started, Russia was prepared to call it off if Ukraine agreed not to join NATO,»
writes The American Conservative.
NATO mon-accession and the absence of NATO troops on Ukrainian territory would be the most reliable security guarantee for Ukraine when the conflict ends. This would eliminate the root cause of the conflict.
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