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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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00:05:43

China sees record $1.19 trillion trade surplus in...

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2026/01/14

China's customs administration unveiled its latest trade data this Wednesday and announced that the country saw a record trade surplus last year, topping $1.19 trillion, which is about 20 percent higher than in 2024. Exports continued to surge, showing the Chinese economy's reliance on supplying external markets as domestic consumption fails to pick up. Also in this edition, iconic New York department store brand Saks Global files for bankruptcy.

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00:06:51

Trump praises 'low' inflation data, doubles down on...

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2026/01/13

US President Donald Trump says inflation in the country is low enough for Fed chair Jerome Powell to deliver "a big, beautiful cut" to interest rates. US consumer prices rose 2.7% in December, still significantly above the Federal Reserve's 2% target. Meanwhile, the heads of global central banks come together in support of Powell, after the Justice Department's criminal investigation against him raised concerns over the Fed's independence.

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00:06:31

Trump imposes 25% tariff on any country 'doing...

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2026/01/13

US President Donald Trump ramped up economic pressure on the Iranian regime on Monday by announcing he was imposing import duties on the goods of any country that trades with Tehran. The move could further disrupt US trade relationships with global economies like China and India. Also in this edition, we look at the global ramifications of any perceived attacks on the independence of the US Federal Reserve, as the Trump administration launches a criminal probe into Fed chair Jerome Powell.

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00:07:26

US investigation into Fed chair Powell sparks chorus...

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2026/01/12

Criticism has been pouring in from Republican and Democratic lawmakers, former Fed chairs and top officials after the US Justice Department launched a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell. After Powell described the move as retaliation against the Fed for not lowering interest rates as quickly as US President Donald Trump wanted, concern over the central bank's independence pushed prices of safe-haven assets like gold and silver higher.

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00:07:02

America's top central banker Powell targeted by...

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2026/01/12

US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell is under criminal investigation by the Justice Department, a probe he calls a "pretext" amid a pressure campaign by President Donald Trump to cut interest rates. Also in this edition: Germany's chancellor travels to India to boost trade ties as exports to China slump.

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00:07:26

EU set to pass Mercosur deal after last-ditch...

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2026/01/08

The EU is set to pass a trade deal with South American trade bloc Mercosur after Brussels unveiled new concessions this week. Also in this edition: HSBC has agreed to pay nearly €268 million to the French treasury to settle a case over fraud on dividend tax payments. Plus, a protest from hundreds of UK pubs over higher business rates seems to have been successful.

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00:05:13

Trump calls for US military spending to increase by...

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2026/01/08

US President Donald Trump has called for the US military budget to reach $1.5 trillion in 2027, more than half of the allocated spending for this year, in a bid to build a "dream military" in "troubled and dangerous times". He also vowed to crack down on US defence firms who privilege payouts to shareholders and executives instead of investing in building new manufacturing plants. Plus, China's AI startup sector gets its litmus test with a string of stock market launches this week.

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00:07:20

Warner Bros. rejects Paramount's revised offer

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2026/01/07

Warner Brothers Discovery has rejected the latest takeover bid from Paramount Skydance, saying it's still inferior to a rival offer from Netflix. Despite a $40 billion guarantee from billionaire Larry Ellison, WBD's board says the plan is a risky leveraged buyout, financed by debt. But first, the United States says it's "selectively" removing sanctions to bring Venezuelan oil back into international markets, starting with the sale of up to 50 million barrels to the US.

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00:06:36

Trump says Venezuela will send 30 to 50 million...

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2026/01/07

In a Truth Social post late on Tuesday night, US President Donald Trump announced that Venezuela would be "turning over" between 30 and 50 million barrels of oil to the US, where it will then be sold at market prices. In this edition, we explore what impact this move could have for the US as well as for China, which was the top buyer of Venezuelan oil before a US-imposed blockade last month. Elsewhere, Japan reacts angrily to China's decision to ban exports of "dual-use" items.

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00:06:50

Berlin households grapple with prolonged blackout as...

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2026/01/06

A severe cold snap has gripped Europe, causing deadly accidents and travel chaos. In the German capital Berlin, freezing temperatures have made the situation even worse for tens of thousands of households that have been affected by a widespread power outage since Saturday. A suspected arson attack claimed by a left-wing group is thought to have knocked electricity offline, sparking questions over the vulnerability of Germany's wider infrastructure.

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00:05:55

French farmers pile on pressure as Italy reportedly...

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2026/01/06

French farmers are continuing their protests across the country this Tuesday, in a bid to raise awareness about the difficult financial situation they face and the threat posed by the EU-Mercosur trade pact. This as Italy has reportedly planned to support the deal when EU ambassadors vote on the measure on January 9. Also in this edition: automaker Hyundai showcases its new humanoid Atlas robot at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, saying the robots will be rolled out in production sites in

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00:05:40

US's long history of involvement in Venezuelan oil

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2026/01/05

The Trump administration is reportedly planning to meet executives of top US oil companies to discuss Venezuela this week, after the administration declared it would "run" the country and US Big Oil firms would revive the oil industry. As Washington accuses Venezuela of "stealing American oil", we take a look back at its long history of involvement in the Latin American country's vital sector.

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00:06:01

US's big plans for Venezuela's oil face political,...

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2026/01/05

US President Donald Trump has made no secret of his desire for American firms to take control of Venezuela's massive oil reserves. But the dilapidated state of the country's petroleum infrastructure will make exploiting those reserves difficult and expensive. Meanwhile, China is facing the loss of one of its key suppliers of sour, heavy crude. We take a closer look in this edition.

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00:05:47

EU's new carbon border tax goes into force

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2026/01/01

The European Union's controversial new rules on polluting industrial imports have gone into effect on January 1, following a two-year transition period. Heavy goods such as steel, aluminium and cement are now subject to a new fee levied according to the amount of CO2 emitted during their production. Beijing has issued a statement slamming the measure as unfairly targeting Chinese goods.

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00:06:27

Bulgarians ring in the new year by withdrawing euros

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2026/01/01

As Bulgaria formally adopts the euro currency this January 1, residents in the capital Sofia queued up in front of ATMs just after midnight to withdraw the new banknotes. Also in this edition: the world's 500 richest people added a record $2.2 trillion to their fortunes in 2025. Plus, on the occasion of Netflix's "Stranger Things" finale, we see how the show became a cash machine for the streaming giant over the past decade.

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00:08:03

Leaps and bounds: How the power of AI expanded...

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2025/12/31

It's only been three years since ChatGPT leaped onto the world stage, but artificial intelligence is now becoming an integral part of daily life. The technology has been integrated into search engines, social media apps and online shopping sites, but has also shaken financial markets. We take a look back at how AI moved the world in 2025. But first, as Bulgaria remains divided on the eve of joining the euro, we take a look at the possible implications of switching to the single currency.

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00:07:13

Bulgaria bids farewell to lev currency, awaits euro...

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2025/12/31

Bulgaria will formally adopt the euro as its currency starting on January 1, leaving behind the lev, which it has used since the late 19th century. The move is unpopular with almost half the country's population over fears it could spark higher inflation, something that mistrusted authorities have been trying to downplay. Also in this edition: a central district of Budapest bans short-term rentals starting this January in a bid to fix a housing crisis.

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00:05:40

Danish post office delivers last letter, ending...

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2025/12/30

It's the end of an era for the Danish post office. Citing a 90 percent drop in letter-sending over the past quarter-century, PostNord has ended delivering paper letters in the country, a service first started in 1624. Plus, France is set to issue €310 billion in new sovereign bonds next year, a move that's set to complicate its effort to reduce its debt pile, which already stands at over 117 percent of GDP.

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00:06:30

China issues new proposals to regulate AI chatbots...

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2025/12/30

China's cyberspace administration has issued new draft rules aiming to regulate how AI chatbots can affect users' emotional wellbeing. The proposed measures come amid a surge in new AI chatbots in the country and concerns over how they can affect minors' mental health. Also in this edition: Australians buy metal detectors in droves in the hope of prospecting gold. Plus, Beyoncé joins Forbes' billionaire club.

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00:03:04

Iran's central bank chief resigns amid protests,...

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2025/12/29

Iran's state TV says the country's central bank chief Mohammad Reza Farzin has stepped down, as the country faces growing protests over the high cost of living. The move comes after the Iranian rial plummeted to a record low against the dollar on Sunday. The central bank has been accused of printing too much money in an effort to shore up the currency, but instead pushing the nation on the verge of hyperinflation. Also in the segment: the price of silver briefly hits a record high.

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