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France Deficit Narrows to 5.1% in 2025

France: France’s budget deficit fell to 5.1% of GDP in 2025, according to data released on Friday by INSEE.

According to Qatar News Agency, the figures showed government revenues rose by 3.9% in 2025, up from 3.2% growth the previous year, while spe…

Crude Edges Lower on Hopes of Middle East De-escalation

Singapore: Oil prices eased in early Asian trade on Friday, as markets reassessed geopolitical risk amid signs of potential de-escalation in the Middle East, after US President Donald Trump signaled progress in talks with Iran and a reported delay to …