Une personne douée en finances, qui s'intéresse beaucoup aux tendances et à l'analyse économiques, suit également l'actualité politique et se tient informée des avancées technologiques. Elle s'intéresse particulièrement à la manière dont les politiques économiques influencent les marchés mondiaux.
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UK slowdown, French insurance surge, Seagate storage breakthrough...
Vendredi 12 décembre 2025 à 07:50
Global Economic Shifts
UK economy contracts, BOE rate‑cut expectations rise
The World Street Journal reports that UK activity slipped 0.1 % in October, reinforcing market forecasts that the Bank of England will likely lower its policy rate next week. Analysts warn that the modest contraction could signal deeper deflationary pressures if consumer confidence does not rebound.
World Street Journal (International)
French health‑insurance premiums set to climb up to 10 % in 2026
Presse Citron highlights a looming surge in mutuelle contributions, with insurers preparing to raise fees by as much as ten percent after a 6 % increase in 2025. The article warns that the added cost will tighten household budgets at a time when disposable income is already strained by broader inflation.
Presse Citron
SNCF’s TGV M project delayed, jeopardising rail‑infrastructure rollout
According to Presse Citron, Alstom’s failure to deliver sufficient train sets has pushed back the launch of the high‑speed TGV M, originally slated for the 2024 Olympic timetable. The postponement not only inflates project costs but also threatens the expected boost to regional connectivity and associated economic activity.
Presse Citron
Technology Trends and Market Moves
Seagate unveils experimental 70 TB HDD, eyeing the storage market’s next frontier
Tech Radar details Seagate’s prototype hard drive that packs 70 TB using HAMR and SMR technologies, with projections of 10 TB per platter within a few years. If commercialised, the breakthrough could reshape data‑center economics by dramatically lowering per‑gigabyte costs.
Tech Radar
Epic Games’ partial victory over Apple reshapes app‑store economics
Next notes that the US appellate court largely upheld earlier rulings against Apple, yet allowed the tech giant to retain “reasonable” commissions on third‑party payment links. The decision, coupled with Epic’s renewed partnership with Google to relaunch Fortnite on Play Store, signals a shifting regulatory landscape for digital marketplaces.
Next
CESIN and Hexatrust launch the Cyber Panorama to map sovereign‑security solutions
Next reports that the new Cyber Panorama lists roughly 320 French firms offering “Made‑in‑France” cybersecurity products, aiming to curb Europe’s reliance on US‑based providers. By steering public‑sector procurement toward domestic vendors, the initiative could retain billions of euros in tech spending and create up to half‑a‑million jobs over the next decade.
Next
RFI reveals that Washington and Moscow are exploring pathways to decouple the Ukraine conflict from broader economic normalisation, with talks focusing on trade, sanctions relief, and strategic arms agreements. Such behind‑the‑scenes negotiations could herald a gradual reintegration of Russia into global markets if political conditions allow.
RFI
Kosovo begins hosting migrants deported from the United States
RFI reports that Prime Minister Albin Kurti confirmed Kosovo’s acceptance of a small group of individuals expelled by the US under a June agreement, framing the move as a humanitarian gesture while navigating domestic political sensitivities. The development adds a new dimension to the Balkans’ migration dynamics.
RFI
Austria enacts strict school‑veil ban, joining a wave of European restrictions
RFI details the Austrian parliament’s vote to prohibit the wearing of any Islamic veil in schools for girls under 14, a measure that aligns the country with France and other EU states despite criticism from civil‑rights groups. The law is set to take effect this September, with fines ranging from €150 to €800 for repeat violations.
RFI
A decade of the Paris Agreement: reflections from Macron and Fabius
Libération notes President Emmanuel Macron’s low‑key commemoration of the climate pact’s ten‑year milestone, while RFI features former French foreign minister Laurent Fabius warning that achieving the original targets now seems “impossible” without renewed ambition. Both pieces underscore the growing tension between climate policy aspirations and the economic realities of transition.
Libération
RFI