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The French president is revamping his image in an effort to win voters, writes Hugh Carnegy
BNP’s record fine stirs debate on the use of US dollar globally
One would expect a discount for foreign investors
Talks over alleged sanctions violations have reached the final stages
Economy minister tries to blow GE off course
Paris says bloc’s politicians should take up exchange rate policy
Central bank meets as Paris calls for action on high euro
Paris intervention on Alstom is not a rebuff, more part of courtship dance
Alstom-GE deal intrigue; also in the news were Twitter, Rio Tinto and WH Group
French reaction to bid risks turning investors against the country, says Philip Delves Broughton
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