Business

By FRANCE 24 English

A daily update on the latest business and economic news. Live from Monday to Thursday at 9:15am and 6:45pm Paris time.

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June 04, 2021 G7 finance ministers meet to hammer out sweeping global tax deal
Finance ministers representing the world's wealthiest nations are meeting for a two-day summit in London, aiming to make progress on a deal to overhaul the way corporations are taxed worldwide. A G7 accord could involve a new global minimum tax rate. Also, the US expands a ban on investments in Chinese companies.
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June 03, 2021 Travel industry in chaos over new UK restrictions
The UK has restricted travel to Portugal because of concerns about the coronavirus pandemic. The unexpected move has thrown the tourism industry into chaos and forced thousands of holidaymakers to cancel their trips. Also in the show: global food prices surge at their fastest pace in a decade, and French theme parks prepare to reopen their doors.
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8min
June 03, 2021 Lebanese hospitals suffer shortages as central bank tightens withdrawal rules
Lebanon's central bank has tightened controls on withdrawals from dollar accounts by suspending a special exchange rate that aimed to ease a foreign currency shortage. The move wiped more than half the value off dollar deposits in Lebanese banks. The country's hospitals are also suffering from the dollar shortage, as the state cannot pay for imported medicines. A political deadlock has exacerbated the crisis, which the World Bank has described as among the worst the world has seen in 150 years.
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6min
June 02, 2021 US suspends tariffs in digital tax row
The US has suspended tariffs against six countries in a row over taxing tech giants. But the levies could still be imposed if an international agreement on digital tax isn't reached. Also in the show: the International Labour Organization says more than 100 million people have been plunged into poverty during the pandemic, and the world's largest meat-processing company recovers from a cyberattack.
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June 02, 2021 Oil prices jump after OPEC forecasts increasing demand
The price of oil hit its highest level in more than two years after the oil-producing cartel OPEC and its allies agreed to continue increasing supply in the coming months. The organisation is expecting demand for oil to rise as economies lift Covid-19 restrictions. Also today, European Union countries and MEPs agree a deal to impose new tax reporting rules on big multinational companies. The firms will need to declare their profits earned and tax paid in each EU member state.
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June 01, 2021 Was the French government's pandemic aid to businesses too generous?
As the French government begins to wind down some of its Covid-19 support to businesses, economists are debating the merits of the strategy used during the pandemic. For many, the furlough scheme and grant aid were essential to surviving the crisis, whereas others argue they profited from the help available. But first, we report on comments by Japan's finance minister ahead of the G7 meeting later this week, which will discuss plans to overhaul the global corporate tax system.
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May 31, 2021 French Open seeks to make up for losses with limited fan attendance
The French Open, the only one of the Grand Slams to be played on clay, has gotten underway in Paris. Like many other sporting events, it's been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic. Last year the tournament had to be moved from its usual May slot to the autumn, with heavy restrictions on visitors. This year things are looking up, as organisers hope to claw back some of their losses. We take a closer look. Also in the show: the OECD lifts its economic forecast, but warns that challenges remain.
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May 31, 2021 India eyes quick reopening as Covid-19 infections slow
India reported just under 153,000 new Covid-19 cases over the latest 24-hour period, the lowest daily figure since April 11. Authorities are gradually starting to reopen the economy, but many workers remain worried and are complaining about a lack of adequate social distancing measures in their workplaces. Meanwhile, China has re-imposed travel restrictions in the southern Guangdong province following a local spike in Covid-19 infections.
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May 28, 2021 Biden administration prepares to unveil $6 trillion US budget proposal
US President Joe Biden is set to release the first budget of his administration, a $6 trillion plan that would represent the largest sustained federal spending since World War II. Also today, French consumers get back into action as the national lockdown ends, and Airbnb plays party pooper by extending a ban on house parties.
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7min
May 27, 2021 France adds €15 billion to Covid-19 support for businesses & workers
The French government is adding another €15 billion to its Covid-19 support programmes, as the economy begins to reopen. The money comes in addition to almost €100 billion already committed in budgets last year. Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire told France Inter radio that the country was moving beyond the crisis, but said the budget deficit would be over 9 percent this year. Also today, the CEOs of the biggest banks in the US have been criticised by senators for their actions during the pandemic.
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