COR – Oil prices finished down in New York - February 14, 2012

Texas Crude prices finished slightly lower Tuesday in New York penalized by both the announcement of retail sales lower than expected in the United States, fears fed by the situation in Greece and the threat of Moody's lowered the credit ratings of France and Great Britain.

On the Nymex, the March contract on the U.S. light crude (WTI) ended on a loss of $ 0.17, or 0.17%, to 100.74 dollars a barrel. Meanwhile, Brent crude for April delivery was taking 0.08%, or $ 0.09, to 117.48 dollars.

The ECB does not change its policy rates - February 9, 2012

The European Central Bank did not change interest rates Thursday, but the markets are waiting to see if she is willing to lower them again in the coming months or if it will remain in the waiting, the one or the other being determined by the attitude Statistical to come.

The refinancing rate remains as it was expected at 1.00%, the deposit facility at 0.25% and the marginal lending rate to 1.75% .

The ECB president Mario Draghi explain this decision at the regular press conference starting at 14:30.

It is likely that questions posed to them about what the central bank could do for Greece. But it may well also he does not say anything until the situation is not resolved.

It is also possible that Mario Draghi announces no new support measure given that the ECB will launch at the end of a second refinancing operation three years after success of the first of its kind, in December, which resulted in a record cash injection of 489 billion euros.

The Tokyo Stock Exchange ended down - February 3, 2012

The Tokyo Stock Exchange ended down 0.5% Friday after three sessions of consecutive gains, investors playing the card of caution pending the publication of the U.S. monthly data for job creation.

The Nikkei ended down 0.51% or 44.89 points, to 8831.9 points, while the Topix broader, yielding 0.23% or 1.76 points, to 760 , 69 points.

Values, Sony has awarded more than 8% to 1,435 yen. Investors welcomed the appointment of a new CEO, despite a loss in profit forecast.

- November 20, 2011

The Spanish Sunday should inflict a severe punishment vote to the Socialists, in power since 2004, the balance comes down to an economy threatened by recession and record unemployment. The right has already promised the land of sacrifices to redress public finance. Nearly 36 million Spaniards to the polls Sunday, November 20 to elect 350 deputies and 208 senators. The People's Party led by Mariano Rajoy (poster at right) would deal a severe defeat for the Socialist Party of Alfredo Perez Rubalcaba (poster on left)

Nearly 36 million Spaniards to the polls Sunday to elect 350 deputies and 208 senators. These early parliamentary elections – the election was expected to take place in March 2012 – were called in July by Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero on the bottom of the debt crisis in the eurozone.The outcome is clear: the Popular Party (PP) would deal a severe defeat at the Socialist Workers Party (PSOE), in power since 2004. According to recent polls, the PP would win an overwhelming majority (between 190 and 198 seats out of 350). Its leader, Mariano Rajoy, 56, prepares to assume the costume of the Prime Minister.

The PSOE, led by Alfredo Perez Rubalcaba – Zapatero withdrew to represent – is credited with less than 30% of the vote, 115 to 120 seats. The Socialists are paying the price of painful austerity.

- November 16, 2011

Bayer said Wednesday that its turnover in Asia is expected to increase 60% by 2015, thanks to sales of its treatments against cancer and cardiovascular disease as well as its industrial plastics.

The first German pharmaceutical company, which launched the production of Aspirin in Shanghai in 1936, said targeting a turnover of over EUR 11 billion in Asia, including six billion in China.

The tax will also affect the soda Coca Zero - October 5, 2011

This tax announced in late August by François Fillon concern ultimately all drinks, even with the sweeteners as Europe 1. Broadening the scope of which will yield three times the state. Tax soda drinks should also touch sweeteners.

According to announcements by François Fillon late August, the draft budget 2012 provides for a tax on drinks containing added sugars. This "soda tax" is set at 3.58 euros per hectolitre. It will involve all the sugary drinks, even those with artificial sweeteners. So far, the Diet Coke and Coke Zero, for example, were spared.

This decision was made Monday in the office of leader of the UMP, Christian Jacob, in accordance with the budget minister Valérie Pécresse and Agriculture Minister Bruno Le Maire, according to reports in Europe 1.This is Bernard Reynes, deputy of the Bouches-du-Rhone, who will defend the new amendment in ten days.

The extent not generate 120 million euros in revenues, as provided in the 2012 Budget Bill, but 370 million euros. The surplus will be donated to farmers in the form of exemption from social security, says Europe 1.

Airbus expects demand for 27,800 aircraft over 20 years - September 19, 2011

Airbus estimates that the demand for commercial aircraft will reach more than 27,800 aircraft over the next 20 years, driven by an expanding market.

The latest market forecasts at Airbus (GMF – Global Market Forecast), more than 26,900 devices will be passenger aircraft (over 100 seats) and over 900 cargo planes are new, all for a total value of 3,500 billion.

The worldwide fleet of passenger aircraft will more than doubled in 2030, rising to 31,500 units, against 15,000 today.

Of this total, some 27,800 copies will be new aircraft, which will replace the 10,500 older aircraft, the less "eco-efficient."

From the geographical point of view, the Asia-Pacific region represent about 34% of the demand over the next 20 years, followed by Europe (22%) and North America (22% well).

Airbus estimates that the total number of revenue passenger kilometers (RPK) show an average growth of 4.8% per year, reflecting a trade that will more than double over the next two decades.

The aircraft manufacturer, a subsidiary of EADS, said that demand for new aircraft will be supported by the increase in world population and its purchasing power, growth in emerging economies, continued growth in North America and Europe, urbanization and a high number of megacities, which will more than double by 2030.

Strong demand will be driven by continued expansion of low-cost airlines and the necessary replacement of old equipment with new aircraft "eco-efficient."

Greek risk undermining confidence, according to Toyota Europe - September 12, 2011

Growing fears of a default of Greece and the risk of a suspension of the participation of this country to the euro could well play on consumer confidence, said Monday Didier Leroy, Chief Operating Officer of Toyota Motor in Europe.

Speaking on the eve of the opening of the Auto Show in Frankfurt, Didier Leroy has told reporters he still expected a recovery in European car market in 2012 and confirmed the objective of profitability of the subsidiary Europe next year, although he admitted it would be difficult.

Although the Greek market is not significant in terms of car sales, "the problem is the potential impact to a pan-European level," he said.

"What is the impact in terms of confidence in the economy and what is the impact in terms of governance?" he asked.

"We are very careful and we are closely monitoring what is happening every day," he added.

In this context, Toyota is considering a return to one million vehicles sold in Europe by 2013 and Didier Leroy predicted that hybrids like the Prius, will represent 20% of group sales within two or three years, against 10% about now.

Toyota vendud 808,000 vehicles in Europe in 2010 against a peak of 1.2 million in 2007, before the financial crisis of 2008.

Bank of America BAC and disposes of shares on the stock market jumps - August 29, 2011

Bank of America announced Monday the sale of 13.1 billion shares of the bank China Construction Bank for an amount expected $ 8.3 billion in cash.

BofA sells and nearly half of its shares in CCB, reduced to about 5% its stake in the Chinese institution.

The U.S. bank hopes to see the transaction close in the third quarter.

After the announcement, as BofA progressing 4.51% to 8.11 dollars to 2:25 p.m. GMT. It outperformed the sector index and KBW, an increase of 3.12%.

Rigor: who will pay what? - August 25, 2011

François Fillon yesterday presented a plan for additional savings of 12 billion euros in 2011 and 2012. Companies, wealthy investors, consumers … everyone will have to put their hands in the pocket. Details. François Fillon unveiled new savings measures for 2012 at a conference at Matignon August 24, 2011

Tax on soft drinks, suppression of the reduction of professional fees, VAT increase on theme parks, higher social package, hardening of potential loss carry … the anti-deficit plan presented yesterday by François Fillon has only one consistency: they are essentially raising taxes through the creation of new taxes, the increase of others, and the removal of tax loopholes. Total amount of the bill: € 12.2 billion, which will weigh slightly more heavily on households (6.1 million) on enterprises (5.3 billion).

Companies: 3.9 billion

Companies pay a large share of 12 billion euros of additional taxes. First, their income tax will increase by 2 billion, due to stricter supervision of deferred losses on profitable years later or earlier (device that reduces the amount of tax companies). The second major measure relates to exemptions from employer contributions on overtime. These exemptions are not challenged, but will be included in the calculation of load reductions on low wages. In other words, companies will pay more payroll taxes to the tune of 600 million euros in 2012. The social package – which carries out the employer levy on employee savings – will increase from 6 to 8%, which will cost 400 million euros.Also note: social contributions paid by employers in the energy sector will increase, taxes on polluting vehicles will increase business and 30% reduction on the taxable profit in the overseas companies will disappear.

Insurance and mutual insurance companies: 1.4 billion

The exemptions enjoyed by banking and insurance contribution to social solidarity societies (C3S) will disappear, which will bring 200 million euros for Social Security next year (the C3S finances the social system of self). Moreover, the taxes that weigh on complementary health (mutual insurance companies, pension funds) will be raised from 3.5 to 7% for contracts called leaders and 7 to 9% for others. The increase in the tax on complementary health, which must report 1.2 billion euros, a priori weight on the industry.Except that the mutuals have already warned that they could pass this cost on to their customers, by increasing contributions.

Rich: 2.6 billion

The most anticipated was the creation of a windfall tax on very high incomes. It must be said that the petition launched by 16 top managers and large fortunes of France to pay more taxes generated the buzz. Still, this tax is more cosmetic than profitable. It is set at 3% for income above 500,000 euros per unit. It should therefore cover only 10 000 richer and report only 200 million euros, according to Bercy. In contrast, households with multiple properties will put a strong hand to pocket the 10% reduction per year beyond the 5th year of holding a second home or a building plot is deleted. This will bring 2.4 billion euros.

Investors: $ 1.5 billion

The payroll taxes on capital income (interest on savings accounts, real estate capital gains, dividends, interest of PEL, PEA, products, life insurance, etc..) Will be removed from 12.3 to 13.5 %. Almost all the French have a livret A and 62% have life insurance. This means that the measure will pay big: 200 million in 2011 and 1.3 billion euros in 2012.

Consumers: 1.2 billion

These are taxes that may seem anecdotal, but that will weigh on the purchasing power of the French. On behalf of public health (or the name of rigor), taxes on tobacco and alcohol will be raised. Tobacco prices will suffer a first increase of 6% in October and a second by 6% in January 2012. Taxes on spirits – except for wine, rum and "regional production" – will be raised to 90 cents per liter.In addition, the government announced the creation of a specific tax of 19.6% on soft drinks. Water, fruit juice (no added sugar) and products containing sweeteners are not affected by this measure. This "soda tax" which should bring 120 million euros a year, is already generating controversy. ANIA (National Association of Food Industries) Justice "scandalous" and warned that the price of the can is expected to increase by an average of one euro cents. Finally, fans of theme parks like Disneyland may have to pay more to enter the VAT on tickets from 5.5% to 19.6%

Lambda Employees: 800 million

It's a bit unnoticed, but the CSG many employees will increase. The abatement of earned income for professional fees will increase from 3 to 2%.Specifically: the CSG will now be calculated on 98% rather than 97% of salary, which amounts to a slight increase in the CSG. In addition, the income paid by the safety under the parental leave will now also subject to the CSG. These cuts Notwithstanding the CSG should report to 800 million euros in 2012.

State: 1 billion

François Fillon yesterday called "extra effort" to reduce state spending. It amounted to an effort that one billion euros in 2012, without detailing the cost-saving measures. The Prime Minister has merely to recall the steps already taken – freeze state grants to communities, freezing expenditures, non-replacement of a staff of two to retirement, etc..