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France sees 11% drop in economy this year

Bloomberg France will push on with tax-cut plans and broad economic overhauls to help the country rebound from a recession that will be deeper than previously anticipated, Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said. The economy will shrink 11% this year, more than the 8% previously predicted. Le Maire said that means France must continue with emergency support and pro-business reforms, ...

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World’s biggest jewellery firm moves to recycled gold, silver

Bloomberg Pandora A/S, which makes more pieces of jewellery than any other company in the world, will stop relying on newly mined gold and silver and instead use only recycled precious metals. The new policy, which takes effect in 2025, will help the Copenhagen-based company beef up its climate credentials and make it a more appealing target for investors eager ...

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Spanish surge in jobless claims starting to ease

Bloomberg The number of Spaniards filing for jobless claims rose in May at a much slower pace than the previous two months, a sign that businesses are getting back to work as Spain gradually lifts its strict lockdown measures. Claims rose by 26,573, the Labour Ministry said on Tuesday. But some sectors saw an increase in hiring, including construction, and ...

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