What next for France as riots rattle markets? Three questions facing investors ahead of more protests
French unrest pushed bond yields to a 24-year high as investors weigh budget, growth and sectors risks ahead of more protests.
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What a day in customer service looks like — as AI changes everything
Customer service can be a "really, really difficult job." Will AI make it easier — or cause even more headaches?
Volvo Cars plunges 24% as CEO says China sales slump came 'faster than we thought'
The Swedish automaker cited a deteriorating environment led by "tougher" market conditions in China and the U.S., which "negatively affected free cash flow."
Russia and Ukraine trade fresh strikes despite renewed push for U.S.-brokered peace talks
Both Putin and Zelenskyy said Thursday they were open for peace negotiations, even as they continued strikes overnight.
France is flashing euro crisis signals. This time, the fault lines are different
French borrowing costs have surged as debt and political risks mount, raising questions over whether the stress could spread across the euro zone.
Barclays to slash 5,000 jobs in AI efficiency push
U.K. banks Barclays said Thursday it plans to cut 5,000 staff, citing efficiency savings from AI.
Some companies give AI to everyone. This CEO is doing the opposite
Paysend CEO Ben Chisell limits AI tools to top performers as other U.K. companies push broader workplace rollouts.
France protests: Macron condemns 'stupid' comments from Trump, others as bond market pressure builds
France is facing a mounting economic crisis that pushed its 10-year government bond yield to a new 24-year high on Thursday.
Witkoff calls Putin a 'humanitarian' at Russia peace talks without Ukraine
Speaking in Oslo on Tuesday, Zelenskyy said Washington had reaffirmed its commitment to providing Ukraine with security guarantees.
French supermarket giant's shares plunge 14% after warning ‘unprecedented’ unrest will hit business
Carrefour cut its full-year 2026 financial forecasts, citing worsening social unrest and security conditions in France, weighing on consumer spending.
France to deploy military as it braces for fresh unrest this weekend
France will deploy Sentinelle troops for Saturday's protests, Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said.
UK to deploy fighter jets to defend Saudi cities from Houthi attacks
The U.K.'s Royal Air Force will deploy jets to assist with defensive operations, but will not engage in offensive strikes.
Zelenskyy to meet with U.S. envoy as tensions with Trump mount
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet with U.S. special envoys on Tuesday after President Donald Trump aimed fresh criticism at the wartime leader.
What’s making Europe so angry? The frustration behind the protests
Protests broke out in France and several European countries as people railed against living costs, poor schooling conditions, and a housing crisis.
Copper is outshining gold this year. Investors say the rally can survive an AI correction
Copper is up 15.8% in 2026 as investors point to AI, grid and national security demand, tight supply and tariff-driven U.S. stockpiles.
The world’s finance chiefs see new risks — and less China angst
Debt, AI and Ukraine dominated the conversation at the IMF-World Bank meetings in Bangkok, while China, the focus in 2018, slipped into the background.
‘Open your doors for AI’: German chancellor urges businesses to embrace AI as Nvidia announces new investments
Nvidia announced planned investments in four German startups as Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged businesses to embrace AI at an industry summit in Berlin.
France hit by worst unrest in years as attempts to rein in government spending meet citizen ire
France’s worst unrest in years saw thousands arrested, prompting President Macron to vow an “uncompromising” response ahead of a critical budget vote.
In pictures: More than 500,000 took to the streets as France protests erupted into violence
Over 500,000 people took part in protests in France over the weekend, which became marred by violence, amid demonstrations against rising living costs.
Why hedge funds could be making a bond market shock more likely
The Bank of England's deputy governor has warned that hedge funds' activities could raise the risk of a global bond market shock.
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