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Economy

Moody’s warns on French rating outlook

Nov 21 2011 12:08

Rating agency Moody's says a rise in interest rates on French government debt and weaker growth prospects could hurt the country's credit ratings outlook.

Currencies

Rand steady as risk appetite improves

Nov 11 2011 12:42

An improvement in global risk appetite left the rand almost unchanged against the dollar.

Economy

French minister to visit SA

Nov 07 2011 18:06

French Foreign Minister Alain Juppe is to visit SA to boost ties.

Financial Services

Deal reached to dismantle Dexia

Oct 09 2011 15:00

The governments of France, Belgium and Luxembourg announced that they had reached a deal to dismantle troubled bank Dexia, the first victim of the eurozone debt crisis.

Financial Services

France, Belgium in urgent Dexia talks

Oct 09 2011 10:55

France and Belgium intensified talks Saturday to reach a deal within 48 hours on dismantling troubled cross-border bank Dexia, with disagreements on splitting the costs.

World

European countries to ban short-selling

Aug 12 2011 08:03

The speculative practice of short-selling will be restricted in some European countries to combat "false rumours" that have destabilised the markets.

Financial Services

French keep close watch on banks

Aug 11 2011 09:46

After Societe Generale crashed by more than 20%, French authorities are scrutinising trading in bank shares.

Economy

France hopes to woo Zuma

Mar 01 2011 21:57

The French government wants to win the support of President Jacob Zuma over a number of issues during his state visit.

International

Mass strike hits France

Sep 06 2010 21:28

Strikes have started in France as unions gear up for a nationwide general stoppage to protest against plans to raise the minimum retirement age to 62.

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