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Despite successive reforms, the future of pensions remains uncertain. According to the circle of investors, it is expected that the replacement rate – that is retired from the last wage – down in the next twenty years. Middle managers, especially, will be penalized with lower returns on supplementary schemes. Individuals are aware they will have to save to preserve their future purchasing power. They can do this by reducing their taxes. Several savings products can indeed be a winner on the tax.

The Perp: still little used

The most universal of these savings products is also the least known. The popular retirement savings plan (PERP), established to encourage the French to build and open to all, hard to seduce.According to figures from the French Federation of Insurance Companies (FFSA), 27,000 new Perp were subscribed in the first half of 2011, 2% more than in 2010, but the number of building plans has stagnated at around 2, 1 million since its inception in 2004. "It produces a tunnel that compares poorly with the life insurance contracts, where the funds are not blocked until retirement and also offer a tax advantage," said Marc Darnault, Associate Optimaretraite consulting firm.Perp of the main asset is the ability to deduct contributions from taxable income, with two limitations: the amount deducted must not exceed 10% of earned income, and must remain lower for the 2012 tax return, to 28,281 euros – 10% of eight annual ceilings for Social Security (Pass).

The placement is especially interesting for those imposed in the higher brackets (30 and 41%) of the Income Tax Act and is most appropriate as thirty fifties. The Perp suffers from a disability second. The sums are blocked until retirement recovered mainly in the form of an annuity.Only 20% of funds can be "removed" capital (they are then subject to withholding tax of 7.5%), except in special cases (acquisition of a principal residence indebtedness, disability …) "The Perp is a wager on life expectancy, "says Marc Darnault. The pension amount is difficult to assess in advance and then it will suffer the same tax that the pension provided by the general scheme, namely the scale of income tax after deduction of 10%.

The Perco: the advantage of leaving capital

In comparison, the Retirement Savings Plan (PERCO), which allows the retirement funds out an entire capital – option selected by three-quarters of investors – more attractive.Reserved for the minority of employees whose company has set up this device (about 2.8 million people affected), it has experienced in 2010 an increase of 27% over 2009, according to the French Association of Financial Management (AFG). Some 690,000 employees have passed and the stock reached 4 billion euros on 31 December, an increase of 35% in one year.

The Perco can be powered both by the employee, who can contribute a maximum of 25% of its revenues, as the employer of up to triple up to a maximum of 5,656 euros per year. These payments are exempt from social charges and tax. Only the CSG (7.5%) and CRDS (0.5%) must be paid. "It's a little device binding is a management tool. It may in fact be powered by the profit-sharing payday advance low fees.Since 2010, half of it is also paid directly to the Perco, "said Philippe Crevel, general secretary of the Investors' Circle, which advises to choose security, particularly at the approach of retirement. "It should also be careful because insurers who manage packages often encourage more risky," warns Marc Darnault.

Préfon: The Perp of the Public Service

This optional retirement plan is open to staff and those who worked for a time in the public service. He met with mixed success. Only 3.7% of potential members contribute to gain points Préfon. A lack of interest that can be explained by the low incentive to contribute, the Pension Plan of the Public Service to ensure a replacement rate of 75%."This has made less sensitive to the officials the opportunity to purchase additional pension that private sector employees, including the replacement rate is 50%," says Philippe Crevel. In addition, the level of pension paid will depend on the pension point value, passed annually in the board. A rather complex system that does not allow the insured to have a clear idea of ​​what it touches.

The Préfon was dusted in early 2011. If the principle is the payment of a pension supplement in the form of annuity (taxed at the rates of income tax after deduction of 10%), it is now possible to recover 20% of the money invested capital (taxed 7.5%). Its main attraction is nevertheless able to reduce its income tax by contributing.As for the Perp, amounts paid annually to the Préfon are tax deductible within the limit of 28,281 euros for 2011 income.

Madelin: a necessary complement to the self

Created to encourage self-employed (merchants, independent artisans, professionals, leaders of society … self-employed) to accumulate savings and a pension insurance scheme Madelin contracts are tax-advantaged. As for the Préfon and Perp, contributions are deductible from taxable earned income (BIC or BNC). The device is even more advantageous, since the deduction of 10% of income to a maximum of 28,281 euros plus an additional deduction equal to 15% on income between 35,352 euros (the maximum Social Security for 2011) and 282,816 euros (eight times in the past). The maximum deduction is set at 65,401 euros."Contributing to this diet is all the more necessary for the self that the benefits of their pension base are lower than for employees," said Marc Darnault.

According to the circle of investors, 61% have an independent contract Madelin (including retirement). The FFSA counted 899,000 contracts outstanding of 1.1 billion euros. The funds invested – usually on euro fund or units of account such as life insurance – are recoverable in the form of an annuity (taxed at the rates of income tax). No events capital is possible except in very specific cases of bankruptcy or disability of the investor.Finally, unlike other retirement investments, payments on contracts Madelin must be regular.

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The Paris Bourse was found to beautiful colors yesterday. The CAC 40 gained 2.83% to 3171.34 points, in a little volume of trade expanded by about 3.3 billion euros. The day before, he had lost 2.32% and the five days he gave up xx%. Elsewhere in Europe yesterday, Frankfurt gained 3.55% and 1.93% London.

Moderated somewhat in early trading, the Paris market has accelerated the pace in the afternoon, reassured by the good performance of Wall Street. In session the Dow advanced 1.77% and the Nasdaq 1.49%. To observers, the shift is mainly due to the information that has filtered through the preparations for the EU summit scheduled between Sunday and Wednesday. Finance ministers of 17 countries of the monetary union have found themselves in the afternoon on Thursday in Brussels to finalize this key event for the euro area.Paris and Berlin have already announced that Nicolas Sarkozy and Angela Merkel would meet Saturday in Brussels to prepare an "ambitious and comprehensive response" to the crisis. Concrete measures should then be unveiled during a second summit to be held "no later than Wednesday."

The bad news relegated to planIl will then not only to agree on how to increase the capacity of the European Financial Stability Fund (EFSF), but also to review the new rescue plan for Greece.

Hope for quick and concrete progress on the thorny issue of sovereign debt in the euro zone was overshadow the bad news of the day. After Moody's, Standard & Poor's raised doubts about the triple-A long-term debt of France, where strong economic downturn.In the same case scenario, the agency also mentions a possible degradation of the notes from Spain, Italy, Ireland and Portugal according to economic conditions.

Weekly balance sheet negative for banks

Bank stocks, regaining ground as we approach the Summit of Heads of States in Brussels. BNP Paribas was up 6.22%, 5.59% Societe Generale and Credit Agricole of 3.93%. On the week, however, accuse the banks of heavy losses. Over the whole week but it heavy losses. In five days, Societe Generale lost 8.95%, 6.82% Credit Agricole and BNP Paribas 1.46% guaranteed pay day loans.Unlike some of the best performance on the CAC 40 weeks, there is Pernod Ricard (3.76%) and Danone (3%) who announced results considered of good quality, in the last days.

• Essilor (+3% to 52.48 euros)

The world leader in ophthalmic lenses achieved a growth of 6.4% of its sales in the third quarter 2011 to 1.04 billion euros. The group also confirmed its target for 2011 growth of its business "between 6% and 8%" at constant exchange rates and strategic acquisitions, and its goal of stability margin excluding strategic acquisitions.

• Safran (-8% to 22.20 euros)

The group confirmed its targets for 2011. It aims for 2011 growth of around 6% to 9% of its revenues and 25 to 30% of its operating income.Safran has seen its turnover increase from 5.2% to 2.72 billion euros in third quarter

• Valeo (6.63% to 35.85 euros)

The group reported a turnover up 14% in the third quarter to 2.6 billion euros and confirmed its operating margin target for 2011.

• Klépierre (4.01% to 22.28 euros)

The group reported a growth of 4.9% of its sales in the third quarter, supported by the increase in rents shopping centers.

• FranceTelecom (2.58% to 12.94 euros)

Orange will acquire 100% of the mobile operator CTC (China Telecom Congo) in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the French group paying $ 10 million (7.3 million) to ZTE for its 51% of CTC and 7 million dollars to the Congolese government for the balance.

• Pierre et Vacances (0.59% to 29 euros)

The group reported Thursday a 2010-2011 annual turnover of 1.47 billion euros, up 11.2% on a comparable basis. Solely on the fourth quarter of fiscal year, ended Sept. 30.

• Etam Développement (2.81% to 14.25 euros)

The group released Thursday a quarterly revenue of 269.4 million euros, down 10.7% on a comparable constant exchange rates.

• OL Group (-0.68% to 4.40 euros)

The group announced Thursday it had reduced its net loss to EUR 28 million for the year ended June 30, against 35.6 million a year ago and have returned to a positive EBITDA (8 , 9 million) "despite a very mixed season in sport."

The NYSE has been won by a renewed optimism on Monday. After opening up, in a market reassured by the pledges of trust made by Germany and France in connection with the recapitalization of banks in the euro area, Wall Street has accelerated the pace in mid-session. The Dow ends up sharply from 2.97% to 11,433.18 points and the Nasdaq 3.5% to 2566.05 points. The New York Stock Exchange finished down Friday evening after lowering the rating agency Fitch notes from Spain and Italy.

The U.S. stock markets remained open on Monday, public holiday in the United States (Columbus Day, which commemorates the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus).Only the bond markets were closed.

The willingness of the Franco-German recapitalize banks and out of the spiral of debt crisis, however, as in Europe, supported investor sentiment. Tonight, President américainBarack Obama supported "the strategy of Nicolas Sarkozy and Angela Merkel. The latter, meeting in Berlin on Sunday pledged to respond "lasting and comprehensive peace" to the crisis in the euro area for the G20 summit in Cannes, 3 and 4 November. Proposals must be made but no details were supplied. "You will see the end of an entire fully functional," promised the Chancellor. The fate of Greece is suspended from his verdict of the Troika, reminded the two leaders.

About the difficulties the European banking sector, the two leaders said they were "determined to do whatever it takes to ensure the recapitalization of our banks." The French president also assured that the agreement between the two countries on how and where the process was considered "complete", denying the reports of differences over the use of EFSF to provide the necessary funds. Again, the "details" will be specified later, they promised, while the EU summit scheduled for October 17 and 18 was postponed to October 23 to allow more time for officers to prepare a response "global" .

Note also in Europe, the Board of Directors of Dexia has validated the night from Sunday to Monday the takeover of its Belgian subsidiary by the Belgian government for a $ 4 billion.The Franco-Belgian bank, the first victim of the debt crisis in the euro area, is found then dismantled and nationalized the Belgian branch.

Opening of the ball results

United States, the season of quarterly results of large companies to begin this week. As usual, the aluminum giant Alcoa will kick off these publications. Follow in particular, PepsiCo Wednesday, Thursday, JPMorgan Chase and internet group Google and finally, Friday, Mattel. Analysts bet on an average increase of 13% earnings per share for the third quarter. "The forecast for the quarter just ended are very conservative.So there's a good chance that companies do at least as well as the consensus ", say experts Cantor Fitzgerald.

On the macroeconomic front there was no major indicator on the agenda of U.S. investors on Monday. In the coming days, they expect including the minutes of the last meeting of the Federal Reserve (Tuesday) and retail sales (Friday). Specialists Aurel BGC, household spending should be slightly more dynamic in September. The slowdown in inflation for the effect should have increased the purchasing power of households.The latest U.S. statistics have also been rather better than expected, which has banished the specter of a return to recession in the United States and contributed to the rebound on Wall Street last week.

New clean cuts at Goldman Sachs

The side of values, the bank received the good news on the progress in Europe: KBW Bank Index jumped 5.31%. JPMorgan Chase gained 5.21% to 32.30 dollars and Bank of America 6.44% to 6.27 dollars.

The Sunday Telegraph, the investment bank Goldman Sachs (3.71% to 96.13 dollars) could make additional cuts.

Apple (5.14% to 388.81 dollars) announced that it has registered one million pre-orders for its iPhone 4S in one day

Netflix (-4.83% to 111.55 dollars) has given up its business organization DVD rental website in a new and renamed Qwikster said Monday that the industry would remain on the same site as that of video streaming services.

Sara Lee (1.58% to 16.71 dollars) announced Monday it will sell its bakery brands in Portugal and Spain as well as seven production sites in Mexico Grupo Bimbo to 115 million euros in cash

For its part, the world's number one supermarket chain Wal-Mart (2.07% to 54.81 dollars) announced that 12 brands of the brand were closed in Chongqing in China for 15 days, following a fraudulent labeling .

At the same rumors about Yahoo! (2.39% to 15.84 dollars) to continue. After the assumption of a takeover by Microsoft or by the Chinese partner of Motor internet, according to Reuters Jerry Yang, co-founder of the company could partner with a private equity investment to buy the company.

The stamp goes digital. Editor trading stamp catalogs Yvert & Tellier, has posted its entire library – 760,000 stamps – by mentioning the price of each stamp duly photographed. The objective is to facilitate the evaluation of collections and transactions between collectors. Internet and flies to the rescue of the patch even though it destabilizes the activity of mail items around the world.

By choosing an annual subscriptions range from 29.90 euros to 99 euros, we can no longer ignore a stamp of Mauritius, "a penny vermilion," only two copies known to the world, worth 1.6 million euros (due to an error in color) or stamps printed in France before 1900 are still popular: "1 f.vermilion "to 90,000 euros is a safe bet.

"The rarity value is"

This world premiere is an unexpected encounter between two worlds less distant than it seems. "Before the Internet and television, the tone was a real openness to the world, says Christopher Yvert, CEO of Yvert & Tellier. After dinner, we found a family to sort, dream, learn. "Through the Internet, Yvert & Tellier, who will not abandon its print editions, intends to develop in distant countries. A growth driver for the SMEs to forty employees (8 million euros of turnover) which has invested about 100 000 euros in the operation instant credit report. "Simply subscribe to view, says Christophe Yvert. This is an advantage for philatelists distant Asia or South America and North. "

Surprise, even today, despite the Internet, 15,000 collectible stamps are published each year worldwide. "The more a country is small, unless the mail is working, and he is tempted to print, says the heir to a dynasty of six generations. For these states, the stamp is a promotional tool and a source of income. "France and its two million collectors is no exception: in 2010, the French post office has printed 220 new. It passed 600 million stamps (Miscellaneous) collection of a total of 3 billion stamps sold annually.

But do not expect to make a fortune with recent issues. "Scarcity is the value, says Christophe Yvert. The advantage of the Internet, but also to create a network of friends in the world, seeking to complete the same series you. "Note that a limited edition of requested specialized services of La Poste to share the birth of a child is not synonymous with wealth, because it will not be sought after by collectors.

European stock markets resumed a little height on Wednesday morning, after the statements of Olli Rehn. In Paris the CAC 40 1.34% advance to 2888.30 points after climbing more than 2.5% in early trade.

Elsewhere in Europe, ahead of London and Frankfurt 1.43% from 1.47%. European Commissioner for Economic Affairs has indeed mentioned in an interview with the Financial Times, a European plan to recapitalize banks. Reassuring news while the Franco-Belgian bank Dexia, the first victim of the debt crisis must be dismantled."We share a growing opinion that we need a concerted, coordinated in Europe," he said, "the capital of European banks should be strengthened to give them a safety margin and so reduce uncertainty "in markets.

Wall Street has offered a nice rebound late in the session after the publication of these declarations, against a background of technical rebound. Europe follows the trend, despite the announcement of the degradation of the Italian note by Moody's.

In terms of macroeconomic indicators, two figures for the euro area will be published on Wednesday: the retail trade for August and the second estimate of GDP in the second quarter.In the U.S., the ISM index of activity in services is expected in September to 16 hours and the weekly crude oil inventories at 16:30.

Oil markets, fell sharply Tuesday after the courses are starting to rebound on Wednesday morning in Asian electronic trading: the Brent North Sea crude for November delivery gained 1.67 dollars to 101.46 dollars. A barrel of "light sweet crude" for delivery in November was appreciating his side of 1.91 dollars to 77.58 dollars.

The banking sector up

Following statements by Olli Rehn, the banking sector will be particularly followed on Wednesday. In particular, Dexia remains a key concern when it was dismantled has been approved. The Franco-Belgian bank has confirmed the creation of a "bad bank" combining its risk assets.The European Banking Authority (EBA) also discuss the situation of the bank on Wednesday.

Investors engaged in an intense hunt for bargains in the banking sector. BNP Paribas advance of 6.20%, 5.38% of Societe Generale and Credit Agricole of 6.34%, despite the deterioration of recommendation from Goldman Sachs on the sector payday loan companies.

Indeed, Brock U.S. on Tuesday lowered its price targets of several French banks: it is reduced from 68 to 58 euros to BNP Paribas for 9.70 euros to 6.90 euros and Credit Agricole 3.60 to 2.80 for Natixis. Societe Generale is seen removed from the list of réfence European bank, which reduces its recommendation on the title of "buy" from "neutral."The price target is reduced from 45 to 32 euros.

The values ​​of energy and insurance markets in the eye

The energy sector will also be monitored: the CGT federation of energy called because the employees of the gas and electricity in a strike on October 11 as part of a national day of mobilization under five French unions .

Axa (2.39% to 9.20 euros) indicated that the depressed stock market could affect its objectives in 2015 but ensures that its balance sheet remains strong at the end of September.The insurer says remain "fully engaged" in achieving its objectives and it reiterates its policy of dividend distribution

In addition, U.S. funds TPG and KKR and the Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec have submitted preliminary offers for the acquisition of Axa Privaty Equity (AXA PE), the division of equity sold by Axa, according to La Tribune.

The reinsurer Scor (0.93% to 15.78 euros) also confirmed the financial goals of its strategic plan by 2013, especially a return on equity of 10% above the risk-free rate and credit rating Level "AA".Scor still expects a gross premium volume amounted to over EUR 10 billion in 2013, an annual growth rate of 14% between 2010 and 2013 as against 9% previously.

Gecina (-3.05% to 61.05 euros) announced thanking its general manager, Christophe Clamageran, because of differences over priorities in the implementation of the strategy of the real estate group. Bernard Michel, Chairman, is CEO of the company.

Wendel (4.48% to 45.05 euros) said Tuesday it has completed the acquisition of Mecatherm, the global leader in equipment for the bakery industry valued at around 170 million euros as part of the operation.

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In the first half of 2011, a resumption of sales of businesses began. The second barometer on the subject made jointly by the State and Altares, released Thursday, reported a sales increase of 2.4% over the first six months of the year. These sales were heavily impacted by the crisis in 2009, transactions were down 19%, before timidly back in 2010 (0.9%).

This year, the investment return to a little more frankly. "Although the number of transmissions is lower than before the crisis, the situation improves significantly," says Thierry Million, director of studies of Altares. And with it, the price of the business, which increased by 1.7% over last year to 179,033 euros on average. "The funds transferred in early 2011, which have weathered the crisis, have negotiated more favorable," notes the group.Evidence that most of the times for low-cost funds, however, the median price remained stable at 80,000 euros.

A craze for camping

Like last year, it's the pharmacies that are the most expensive. On average, a pharmacy is minting 1.2 million euros in the first half. In the hit parade of goodwill the most expensive, campsites are in second place. Their prices as the number of transactions continue to climb (30% in first half!), Driven by the success and growth of high-end structures. "The development of chalets and mobile homes on campsites has changed the situation, says Thierry Million no fax payday loan. The price of the stock in trade is also pulled upward by large campground owners, who can afford to invest. " A 378,000 euros Camping on average, their prices now exceed those of the hotels.

Among the funds that are most sold early this year, are also leading bakeries and taverns. A sign that these businesses are particularly effective? "No, fixes the director of studies. It is even the contrary, because the margins are ultimately less important than had been anticipated that buyers turn goodwill as every five years. These traders often try to sell before we get into bankruptcy, to save the furniture ".

Outlook bleak

The second part of the year will be under less auspicious. The economic downturn and the growing reluctance of banks to lend money should help to slow the recovery of transmission of a business, driving prices back down. "A peak was reached.The average price should not exceed 180,000 euros, "Judge Thierry Million. A decline in transactions detrimental to the economy, which would inevitably impact on employment. "The resumption of a stock in trade is the transfer of customers, know-how, but also employees. A butcher, a hairdresser that close, many jobs are destroyed, "warns Thierry Million.

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Trinity Place is not exactly the Tahrir Square, but the mood is not very different: the protesters want to express their ras-le-bol against those in power. United States, it is against the bankers and Wall Street financiers that discontent is rising. A popular movement calling itself "Mind Wall Street" apparent since Saturday in the heart of the financial district after taking the form of social networks.

Demonstrators protest hearing to December against what they denounced as the culture of "money", "greed" and "corruption" of Wall Street and asking Barack Obama to establish a commission putting "an end to influence of Wall Street on politics in Washington. "

Saturday, those with transforming the world capital of finance in place Tahrir U.S. were only slightly more than a thousand.Sunday, they were more than half and Monday, hundreds of "outraged", especially young people, continued to protest under heavy police surveillance. Some, including the long-term unemployed, a new phenomenon in the United States-had even slept the night on benches. We are far from the ambition of the movement: "20,000 people together, invade all of southern Manhattan, set up tents, mobile kitchens, barricades and hold peaceful Wall Street for months," and claims are at least different – from Tax the rich (heard by Barack Obama) to better education and greater respect for the environment through support for Palestine.

Social unrest

But the move reflects a real social unrest in a country where social inequality exacerbated by the crisis are becoming more glaring as Washington is incapable of falling unemployment rate below 9%. Ironically, New York is not Cairo and it is unclear how the movement could grow against the police operation from the authorities. The New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, known for his patience limited to public expressions of discontent, summarized its limits: "If they want to protest, they have the right, we will be happy to allow them to do so in specific locations (…) they can demonstrate provided they do respect the rights of those who do not show. "

Monday for the third consecutive day, the police strictly controlled the entrance to Wall Street financiers on presentation of their business card, to the delight of some employees of companies like Deutsche Bank and Bank of New York. During the weekend, police had cleverly divided the pedestrian crossings on Wall Street so that demonstrators can never enter. All banks are not installed on Wall Street. JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Citigroup and Bank of America, which announced the dismissal of 30,000 people in the coming years, have their headquarters earlier in Manhattan. In New York, the police presence was strengthened this week due to the expected arrival of heads of state from more than 120 countries, including that of Barack Obama on Monday.

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Shortly before the opening of U.S. stock markets, index futures and Standard & Poors'500 evolved Nasdaq 100, respectively 0.07% to 1186.50 points and – 0.53% to 2205 points, suggesting a hesitant start of the session.

The day before, the index featuring New York has sold more than 1%, as the S & P, while the Nasdaq limited its losses – 0.78%. Investors signaled their disappointment and after the speech of the President of the Federal Reserve (Fed), Ben Bernanke. He did, in fact, made no indication as to potential nudges the Monetary Policy Committee of the U.S. central bank might decide to implement after the meeting scheduled for September 20 and 21.The banking sector fell sharply on Thursday on Wall Street, precisely because of this lack of detail.

The dollar has him down after another long-awaited announcement yesterday, but came after the close: the stimulus of employment. Announced Thursday by U.S. President Barack Obama, it reached 447 billion against $ 300 billion anticipated by the markets. Its effect on Wall Street, however, could be mixed, most investors expecting the Republicans in Congress, then block its adoption.

Market analysts estimate IG still that "the optimists seem to want to return to the market," leaving hope of eventually positive impact on Obama's plan investor sentiment. The question is whether this will play starting this weekend or delayed. Meanwhile, European stock markets were on the downside.Bank stocks were particularly exacerbated their losses after the remarks of Christine Lagarde, Executive Director of the IMF, stressed the urgent need for additional capital banks.Investors also follow closely the discussions of the G7 Finance, met for two days in Europe in Marseille.

Another item, from China, could also help to soothe, on both sides of the Atlantic: Inflation has indeed slowed in China in August, which removes the fear that Beijing tighten monetary policy payday loans direct lenders.

This Friday, Wall Street, the macroeconomic agenda will be relatively light, only a first estimate of consumer confidence from the University of Michigan for the month of September is indeed expected.

Threats to jobs at Bank of America

On the corporate side, no major publication was in sight Friday.

The job cuts planned by the management of Bank of America (BofA) as part of its restructuring plan could affect 40,000 people, said Friday the Wall Street Journal Online, citing sources familiar with the matter. The group identified on 30 June nearly 288,000 employees. So far, estimates of job losses were around 30,000, while many banks worldwide have announced significant staff reductions. These reductions would occur as part of an extensive research program savings called "Project LAC", the acronym by which exchanged the title of the institution to the New York Stock Exchange.

Texas Instruments, however, could respond after a warning issued Thursday night on its third quarter results, citing a decline in demand for semiconductors. IT had already warned in July that the current quarter would be modest.The group emphasized that this time the request had deteriorated to "a wide range of products, markets." The manufacturer of components that go particularly in the manufacture of mobile phones and automotive electronics, said now anticipate earnings per share between 56 cents and 60 against a previous range stretching from 55 to 65 cents.

Finally, according to The New York Times on Thursday, U.S. regulators are close to agreement with the mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, about their role in the crisis of 2008.

While the German Constitutional Court in Karlsruhe Wednesday should make its decision on the validity of the first aid package to Greece, passed in 2010, the German government has increased pressure on Athens.

According to several newspapers across the Rhine, Chancellor Angela Merkel had informed members of his party (CDU) that Greece would not receive payment of the installment scheduled Sept. 15 if it did not meet its targets for reducing deficits. More explicitly, the German finance minister, Wolfgang Schäuble, said before Parliament that if the mission of the Troika, interrupted last week, did not resume quickly and did not end in a positive way, "the next tranche of aid would not be granted. "

Recent electoral defeat

This hardening of the tone is to contain the discontent in the ranks of the CDU since the election defeat on Sunday in the Land of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. In fact, Angela Merkel only has a narrow majority to vote in the Bundestag on 29 September, the second aid plan in Athens. The Chancellor must give his firm pledges of Parliament to show that it does not dig a bottomless pit.

The pressure put by the Germans to the Greeks also reflects simply the blocking of the situation in Athens, unable to meet its commitments payday loan no faxing. According to Reuters, Greece would have asked to be faster than expected payment of the amounts promised in the second aid plan, which would mean that its finances are deteriorating faster than expected.Unlike France, more and more states are reluctant to vote with the second.

The head of the Slovak Parliament, Richard Sulik said that Slovakia would deal in December on strengthening the European Financial Stability Fund (EFSF). The plan "can not therefore enter into force in February," Sulik said.

All these questions are still weighed heavily on bonds in the euro area on Tuesday. While Italy was forced to further accelerate the passage of the austerity plan is to Madrid came the aftershocks. The leader of the CCOO, one of the main Spanish trade unions, said Prime Minister José Luis Zapatero, would have admitted that the country was "on the edge of the abyss" and would need a bailout. Remarks Tuesday strongly denied by the Spanish government, which illustrate the growing tensions in each country.

Essilor International is innovative. According to the global glasses, "75% of wearers expect an anti-fog solution." To meet this demand, the group decided to create anti-fog lenses under the name of Optifog. With this new product, Essilor International is "1.2 billion consumers worldwide."

Results aside, the mood is set fair. The group recorded the first half revenues up 6.9% to 2.1 billion euros and net profit up 30.7% to 258.2 million euros. These results confirm the group to maintain its growth objectives "between 6% and 8%" (excluding currency and acquisitions, strategic) for this year.

Side perspectives, Essilor says it "will continue to rely on innovation, operational efficiency and financial capacity to consolidate its position in the high end."The group also intends to "continue its conquest in the mid-range and benefit from the rapid expansion of high-growth countries."