French stocks performed poorly in 2024 compared to other major markets.
They ended the year with losses, unlike most European and US markets, which saw strong double-digit growth.
Political upheaval in France contributed to this underperformance.
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Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller spoke about potential interest rate cuts in 2025. He said December's inflation data was promising, and if trends continue, a rate cut could happen in the first half of the year. A rate cut in March is possible if inflation keeps dropping. Waller