Second-quarter GDP figures released in several countries show Canada's economy expanding 3.3%, Finland continuing to grow slightly, and France's economy stagnating. The mixed data highlight diverging economic momentum across advanced economies.
Shares of Inseego and Gogo both experienced declines after the companies reported weak second-quarter results and provided disappointing full-year guidance. Investors reacted negatively to the financial outlooks.
Jean-Pierre Robin has published a critique detailing 'seven errors' by Emmanuel Macron, arguing that the French president has failed to eradicate mass unemployment, with INSEE forecasting an 8.4% unemployment rate by December, far from the 5% target.
Insee forecasts the French economy to grow by 0.7% this year, with experts calculating that rising oil prices due to the Middle East war could deduct 0.2 to 0.3 percentage points from GDP in 2026.
According to INSEE, France's population is projected to decline after 2037, marking a 'historic' and 'unprecedented' decrease, with the country becoming older and more ethnically diverse by 2070.
Unemployment in France has risen to its highest level in five years, with the national statistics agency INSEE reporting that the number of jobless individuals has exceeded 2.5 million.
Inseego has published highlights from its first-quarter earnings call, detailing the company's financial results and business updates. Investors and stakeholders can review the key takeaways.
Inseego is set to acquire Nokia’s $200 million Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) device business and will also partner with Nokia on wireless innovation focused on AI and 6G technologies.
Ce rebond s’explique notamment par les prix de l’énergie, précise l’institut, qui évoque «un effet de base sur les prix de l’électricité qui avaient fortement reculé en février 2025».
Spain’s annual inflation rate climbed to 4.3 percent in August, marking its highest level since 2023, primarily driven by surging fuel prices. Broader European trends also show upward pressure, with neighboring France recording a rise to 2.4 percent amid similar energy cost increases.
Several Federal Reserve officials expressed dissent, arguing that inflation warranted higher interest rates, while the Fed also proposed modernizing rules for extending credit to bank insiders and revising mutual bank capital regulations.
A study by Insee reveals that the rate of artificial intelligence usage in French companies has tripled between 2023 and 2025, reaching 18%, but France still remains below the EU average of 20%.
Nicolas Pouvreau-Monti highlights that French state administrations are incapable of accurately stating how many immigrants arrive in France each year, noting discrepancies between INSEE figures and Interior Ministry data.
France's economy is expected to grow at a sluggish 0.7% by year's end, down from a previously anticipated 0.9%, as French households bear the brunt of the Middle East crisis.
Inflation in France continued to accelerate in May, reaching 2.4% year-on-year, following a 2.2% increase in April, partly driven by the conflict in the Middle East.
Multiple companies, including Atour Lifestyle Holdings and National Vision Holdings, are either previewing their Q1 and Q2 2026 financial results or have already reported their GAAP EPS and revenue. This cluster covers a range of corporate earnings updates for the specified quarters.
Major stock indices like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq continued their record rallies, driven by strong performances from technology stocks and positive earnings reports. Analysts expressed bullish sentiment towards top technology companies, while firms like Reddit and several REITs reported better-than-expected revenue in Q1.
The French National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE) predicts economic stagnation for the country, with zero growth in the first quarter, attributing it to the ongoing war.
Following the INSEE's announcement of a lower-than-expected deficit of 5.1% for 2025, French Minister Sébastien Lecornu expressed cautious optimism about the public deficit potentially falling below 5% by 2026.
Forum Energy has reported strong financial results, surpassing both top-line and bottom-line estimates, and has initiated its financial outlook for fiscal year 2026.
France's national statistics office, Insee, reported that the number of unemployed people in the country has risen to 2.7 million, marking a six-year high.
Inseego expects $155 million in revenue for 2026, adjusting its second-half outlook due to product delays and a slower-than-anticipated recovery in Fixed Wireless Access (FWA).
France's economy avoided a recession with a 0.2% GDP growth in the spring after a negative first quarter, but the INSEE warns that without reforms, the country faces continued sluggish growth.
An Insee study published on July 16th indicates a slight increase in France, with 15% of newborns in 2025 receiving both parents' names, a trend more pronounced among unmarried couples (22%) and female couples (60%).
Inflation across several Eurozone countries, including Germany, France, and Italy, significantly slowed in June. Germany's inflation rate dropped to 2.3%, while France saw a decrease to 1.8% and Italy to 3%, potentially influencing future interest rate decisions.
According to Insee, the 2026 oil shock had a less severe impact than those of the 1970s and 2022, though its effect on French purchasing power for petroleum products was similar to previous shocks.
A new study by INSEE quantifies the benefits of remote work, showing a modest but real increase in productivity, providing valuable insights into the advantages and challenges of distance working.
Donald Trump is facing a critical deadline regarding potential strikes on Iran, with reports indicating he will be briefed on military options. The situation has led to an impasse, with analysts suggesting Trump is more likely to continue a 'game of chicken' than launch an attack.
Data indicate a trend toward extending the tourist season, with the highest increases recorded outside the summer peak
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According to an Insee study, the gender pay gap in France's private sector decreased to 21.8% in 2024 from 22.2% in 2023, a reduction of 0.4% which is slower than the average 0.9% annual decrease observed between 2019 and 2023.