Macron's France Gets a Health Check

The video discusses a busy week for France in terms of earnings, highlighting interviews with CEOs and positive earnings reports from PSA, despite challenges in China and raw material costs. Michelin's earnings were disappointing, with job cuts announced. The technology sector showed positive growth, with UK businesses performing well despite Brexit. Economic indicators, such as the CAC 40 index and jobless figures, are analyzed in the context of Macron's election, with business confidence rising and GDP growth expected to remain steady.

What were the earnings results for PSA and how did they manage to compensate for sluggish sales?

How did the jobless claims change in the first full month of Emmanuel Macron's presidency?

What was the jobless rate in France compared to the UK and Germany?

What positive signs were observed in business confidence in France?

What is the expected GDP growth for France and how does it compare to the past two quarters?