Explore the mounting pressures on small finance lenders in India and the potential impact on consumption and economic growth. Delve into France's budgetary challenges as political tensions rise, threatening governmental stability. Plus, insights from the 5th Jiangbeizui New Financial Conference in Chongqing and Patagonia Gold's strategic moves in the mining sector. This episode offers a comprehensive look at the financial dynamics shaping global markets and economies.

Sources:

https://indianexpress.com/article/business/small-micro-loans-stress-small-finance-lenders-9699392/

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/international-business/french-finance-minister-says-budget-can-still-be-improved/articleshow/115838413.cms

https://www.prnewswire.com/apac/news-releases/xinhua-finance-the-5th-jiangbeizui-new-financial-conference-convenes-in-chongqing-302319141.html

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/patagonia-gold-third-quarter-2024-220000951.html

Outline:

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:00:42) As small and micro loans come under pressure, stress on small finance lenders could dent consumption further

(00:03:45) French finance minister says budget can still be improved

(00:07:05) Xinhua Finance: The 5th Jiangbeizui New Financial Conference Convenes in Chongqing

(00:10:43) Patagonia Gold Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results