France’s economy bursts in the third quarter, and inflation soars

The French economy increased at a faster-than-expected 3 percent in the third quarter, according to preliminary statistics released on Friday, fueled by an increase in aggregate demand and exports as the eurozone’s second-largest economy recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic. Following the pandemic, an economic boost was always required for France, as tourist visits to the […]
Crown, forint expected to firm as interest rates rise

The Czech crown and the Hungarian forint will extend gains in the coming year as their central banks hike rates to curb inflation during the post-pandemic economic recovery, a Reuters poll showed on Thursday.