INSANE: 6 - The Real Truth

Stock market Santa rally underway; South Korean won hits two-year low as martial law declared – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2024

Stock Index Futures Tread Water Ahead of U.S. JOLTs Report and Fed Speak

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are up +0.01%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ24) are down -0.01% this morning as market participants braced for the latest reading on U.S. job openings while also awaiting comments from Federal Reserve officials.

Barchart · Dec 3, 2024

Michel Barnier defends budget in TV interview as government faces no confidence vote on Wednesday – as it happened

Minority government of prime minister faces near-certain defeat in a no-confidence vote that could spark crisis

The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2024

French government on verge of collapse as PM Barnier faces no-confidence vote

Michel Barnier tells MPs they face a ‘moment of truth’ after both the left and the far right lodge motions to bring down the government

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2024

French Lawmakers Table No-Confidence Motion Against Prime Minister Barnier

French PM Barnier faces no-confidence motion over budget, risking government collapse. Opposition from far-right and left-wing challenges fiscal policies.

Top News · Dec 2, 2024

French PM triggers political crisis by forcing budget through parliament

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier used Article 49.3 of the constitution on Monday to force his 2025 social security budget through parliament without a vote. The move, intended to bypass the opposition, has triggered a no-confidence motion that could topple the government.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 2, 2024

Asian Stocks Rise After China Data, Paris Equities And Euro Sink

Traders began the month on the front foot after a rollercoaster ride since Donald Trump's re-election and warning that he will hit China, Canada and Mexico with hefty tariffs.

Latin Times · Dec 2, 2024

French PM Risks Tumbling In Hostile Parliament Vote

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier faces the biggest risk yet of being deposed by a hostile National Assembly as his government presents Monday a social security financing plan that has the opposition up in arms.

International Business Times · Dec 2, 2024

France's PM risks tumbling in hostile parliament vote

France's Prime Minister Michel Barnier faces the biggest risk yet of being deposed by a hostile parliament as his government presents Monday a social security financing plan that has the opposition up in arms.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 2, 2024

Asian Markets Rise As China Data Provides Hope But Euro Struggles

Equities rose across Asia on Monday following another record day on Wall Street, with traders also cheered by data suggesting China's economic malaise is showing signs of easing.

International Business Times · Dec 2, 2024