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French economy contracts by 0.1% in first quarter
Unexpected fall driven by weak domestic demand and drop in exports
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Also in today’s newsletter: US and Iran near ceasefire extension, and Blue Origin rocket explodes during testing
Charles Goodhart: ‘Demography is going to make life worse and worse and worse’
The leading economist warns that fiscal pressures will constrain independent monetary policy
Urgent clarity on policy needed on the energy transition
The impact of Middle East war is a reminder why certainty is crucial to spur a shift from fossil fuels
How to win a trade war, with Paul Krugman and Chad Bown
Policy pointers for a world where the rules don’t apply
Chevron CEO warns oil prices to jump over summer as supplies dwindle
Blockade in Strait of Hormuz has removed up to 13mn barrels a day from global markets and drawn down ‘shock absorbers’
Whitepapers / Articles
A View from the Bridge - April 2026
“Never forget where you’re coming from” is the chorus line to a Take That hit from 1995 and much of yesterday’s policy decision and press conference was metaphorically sung in that vein.
PegasusCapital - 01/05/2026
