Tag: Bank of France
Unemployment continues to rise slightly, especially among young people
The increase is less rapid than during the summer but the number of unemployed continued to increase in France at the end of 2023. And the curve, which is more…
Inflation and rising rates bring the Livret A to the top
The French continue to behave like ants. They placed nearly 28.6 billion euros in the Livret A in 2023, an absolute record. The surge in price fever, which makes it…
How was the Gironde factory of the Paris Mint able to mint 27 million non-compliant coins?
HAS the Paris Mint we speak of “an industrial hazard”, “an anecdotal episode”. On December 1, the European Commission invalidated the design proposed in September 2023 by the public establishment,…
Will the rate of the Popular Savings Book soon plummet?
Fixed at 6% since August 1, 2023, the remuneration rate of the Popular Savings Booklet (LEP) is revised every six months. A “new applicable rate much higher than inflation” will…
Despite sluggish growth, France should avoid recession in the 4th quarter
The French economy should barely recover at the end of the year. Activity should in fact grow modestly by 0.1% in the fourth quarter, the Banque de France indicated on…
Bercy relaxes the conditions for obtaining real estate loans to revive them
The Ministry of the Economy is trying to raise the bar in real estate. To counter a market in free fall, Bercy and the Banque de France have marginally adjusted…
The Banque de France unions call for an investigation after the new suicide of an employee
This is the third suicide of a Banque de France employee in a few months. And even if nothing suggests, at this stage, that a professional reason is at the…
The Popular Savings Booklet (LEP) crosses the historic threshold of ten million holders
Ten million holders: this is the symbolic and historic bar that the Popular Savings Account (LEP) crossed in August, according to the Banque de France, driven by a very attractive…
GDP growth is expected to slow to 0.3% in 2023, Banque de France predicts
This slowdown will be followed by a rebound in growth to 1.2% in 2024 and 1.8% in 2025. The growth of the French economy will experience a sharp decline in…
The Banque de France defends instant transfers
It represents only 3% of all transfers made in France, compared to 10% in the rest of Europe. The Banque de France on Tuesday encouraged individuals and professionals to make…