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France’s dilemma: protesters demand spending as markets require fiscal restraint

Waves of protests expose debt crisis faced by French government, but political wrangling is stalling an escape plan. Is there a way out? Eight years have passed since rising fuel prices brought the gilets jaunes (yellow vest) demonstrators to the streets of France, prompting the first big crisis of Emmanuel Macron’s time in the Élysée Palace. As the French president contemplates his exit next…

France’s dilemma: protesters demand spending as markets require fiscal restraint

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Cardoso: Nigeria’s Net External Reserves Hit $46bn, Links Stronger Buffers to FX Stability, Investor Confidence

Nume Ekeghe Nigeria’s net external reserves have climbed to a record $46 billion, strengthening the country’s capacity to meet foreign exchange (FX) obligations and further boost investor confidence.

  • Nigeria's net external reserves hit $46 billion, record high
  • Governor Olayemi Cardoso attributes strength to reserves
  • Reserves boost investor confidence and FX stability

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