So, follow our guide to how to drink your way through each of France’s wine regions; Loire Valley Signature grapes: Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Melon de Bourgogne, Cabernet Franc Known for its chateaux, Chenin Blanc, and serious amount of ‘natural’ winemakers, the Loire Valley is home to some of France’s most exciting and easily accessible […]
The Big Q: Have you ever thought about why the French have such a low rate of heart disease despite their love of rich food? The Big A: Well it may be a supplement found in red wine. Dr. Stephen Sinatra, the renowned cardiologist, says that resveratrol, a polyphenol found in red wine, is such […]
Paris’s seductive charms are legendary; inviting sidewalk cafes, gleaming boutiques, world-class museums, lots things to do, and its fabled food and restaurant scene make Paris the model of cities, beautiful, fashionable, confident, and inspiring envy at every turn. But to enjoy it you must learn how to avoid the Top 10 mistakes 1st-timers make in the […]
Provence received its name from the Romans, who initially dubbed it Provincia Romana in the 2nd Century. When to goProvence gets 2,900 hrs of Sun per year, that is more than Los Angeles and Miami, meaning there’s really no bad time to visit. That said, the Mediterranean climate is especially inviting from late Spring into […]
President Trump’s answer to impeachment: The Economy The impeachment trial of President Donald Trump has started. But our financial markets do not care much about it. In part this is because the result is certain, President Trump is exonerated. Meanwhile, the President’s twitter feed has been very active on trade. This time it was French […]
Paris is one of the most visited cities in the world, with picnics under the Eiffel Tower and romantic strolls down the Champs-Élysées, few places compare to the City of Lights. But France is much more than Paris. So, venture out to explore cities with romantic vineyards, exquisite architecture, and pristine beaches instead. Leave Paris behind […]
$RACE Ferrari N.V. (MTA:RACE) announces that under the third tranche of the common share buyback program announced on 14 November 2019 (“Third Tranche”), the Company has purchased additional common shares – reported in aggregate form, on a daily basis – on the Italian Stock Exchange (MTA) as follows: Trading Date (dd/mm/yyyy) Stock Exchange Number […]
$RACE A French appeals court ordered the son of a renowned Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) collector to pay his siblings millions of Euros over the disputed sale of a coveted racer considered the storied Italian automaker’s “Mona Lisa”. Patrick Bardinon was sued for breach of trust after auctioning off the rare 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO to a […]
As one enters the French capital, a wave of excitement and enthusiasm drives us to experience it all as soon as we can. With elements of romance and extravagance weaved into the cafés and bars that line the Seine and the city’s elegant tree lined boulevards, the sophisticated capital is one of the world’s greatest […]
$FB, $AMZN, $GOOGL The Trump Administration is proposing tariffs on up to $2.4-B worth of French imports in retaliation for France’s tax on American tech giants like Google, Amazon and Facebook. The Office of the US Trade Representative says France’s new digital services tax discriminates against US companies and says that the new tariffs could […]
$TOT The giant French Oil company Total (NYSE:TOT) has signed an agreement to pay $111-M toward the reconstruction of Paris’ Notre Dame Cathedral that it pledged shortly after April’s devastating fire. Total CEO Patrick Pouyanne signed an accord Thursday with the Heritage Foundation, an organization handling reconstruction payments. The money will be paid in installments […]
France’s magnificent châteaux are scattered throughout the country, these stately homes and former royal palaces are super to visit. Whether you are sipping wine it the vineyard or staying the night, you will feel like royalty. Here are the French châteaux’s that are must sees, as follows: Château de Chenonceau Spanning the river Cher in the […]
Do not assume that the best beaches in France are all on the Cote d’Asure . The Rivera coastline does have terrific beaches, you do not want to pass the Normandy shore or the Bay of Biscay when planning your French Summer getaway. Apart from historical hotspots and hidden islands to the playgrounds of Europe’s elite, here […]
$UAL, $AAPL Very few travelers choose the 1st Cabin for short haul flights, but if you can afford it, 1st Class travel on these airlines is sure to make your flying experience ultra-enjoyable. Air France If you’re a 1st Class traveler, Air France is a superb way to go. Its LA to Paris La Première […]
$RACE FLASH: Ferrari Denied Review of Controversial Penalty That Undid Its Canadian Grand Prix Win Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) primed to win at France GP this weekend. The FIA-appointed stewards held a hearing for Ferrari’s request to review the penalty given to Sebastian Vettel at the Canadian Grand Prix that cost him the race win. The team was represented […]
$RACE FLASH: As I wrote last December, Ferrari is the auto stock to watch in Y 2019 as the iconic Italian luxury Supercar maker plans to significantly expand its production over the next 7 years. Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) shares Thursday marked another all-time high at $163.64 and finished at $161.16 on the day. All of our […]
$RACE, $PM, $BTI Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) is sponsored by the initiative of title partner Philip Morris (NYSE:PM) which is part of a move to a non-tobacco future for the company as it moves to electronic cigarettes. But the Mission Winnow presence has caused some controversy this year, with Ferrari voluntarily removing the logos for the season opener in […]
FLASH: The burger ia America’s quintessential comfort food and is enjoyed in an endless number of ways. Burgers are the most democratic of foods. The best burger in any city might be in the dankest of dive bars, or in the fanciest of restaurants. Finding the 1s that matter can take one all through a […]
$FCAU, $RNLSY Fiat Chrysler (NYSE:FCAU) crafted and presented a balanced merger of equals to Renault (NASDAQ:RNLSY) Monday to tackle the costs of far-reaching technological and regulatory changes by creating the world’s 3rd-biggest automaker. If it goes ahead, the $37-B tie-up would alter the landscape for rivals including General Motors (NYSE:GM) and Peugeot maker PSA Group […]
FLASH: Cannes Film Festival draws the who’s who of the film industry, along with their Superyachts, as 10 of the largest have been spotted on the French Riviera. The Cannes Film Festival unofficially is the opening of Superyacht season in France. The annual event 1 of the season’s destinations for many of the world’s wealthiest […]
Cannes conjures images of Red carpets and celebrities, but Cannes is more than just the annual film fest it hosts. Once a seaside fishing village, Cannes has evolved into a glamorous travel and social destination with a reputation for beauty and luxury. This French Riviera town has become famous for its glorious location, shopping, weather, […]
The Cannes Film Festival brings lots of people to the French Riviera, the town will be Glitzed & Glamoured beyond belief and crowded. So, when the show business is done check out some of the other Riviera beach town that are close by, you will not be disappointed. Below is my list Menton An hour’s […]
Protesters from the ‘yellow vest‘ movement are on the streets of France for a 21st weekend running, with 1000’s gathered for a march across Paris. Paris police have fine-tuned their strategy of being more mobile and proactive to counter eventual violence since the 1st Saturday of protests on 17 November. The Champs-Elysees is off-limits to […]
FLASH: French yellow vest protesters have clashed with riot police near the Arc de Triomphe on the 18th weekend running of demonstrations against President Emmanuel Macron. Protesters threw smoke bombs and other objects at officers, and started pounding on the windows of a police van. Riot police then retreated, as did a water cannon, with […]
FLASH: The French do not want financial globalization, will not back down, as 15-M French are living in misery Protesters from France’s yellow vest movement marched Saturday for a 17th weekend running in Paris and other cities to maintain pressure on the government to reverse policies they see as favoring the rich. A water cannon […]
A French yellow vest protester’s hand was ripped apart Saturday during violent clashes in Paris as demonstrators tried to storm the French National Assembly in a 13th week runnning of unrest. Police said the injured protester lost 4 fingers as police swooped in to stop protesters from breaching the parliament’s exterior. Police could not confirm […]
The vast majority of French voters are unhappy with the way President Emmanuel Macron, 40 anni, and his government are running the country, and are keen to see more measures to boost household incomes, a poll showed Thursday. A wave of “Yellow Vest” street protests in the past 2 months have rocked Mr. Macron’s Presidency, […]
France Prepares for “Ultra-Violent” Protests This Weekend France is mobilizing tens of thousands of police officers and closing landmarks including the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre as authorities warned that anti-government protests Saturday could be even more violent than the ones that have crippled the country for weeks. “According to the information we have, some […]
The French Are Protesting Economic Disparity French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to cut taxes and boost France’s growth, now 1.5 yrs after he came into power, he is facing violent protests over rising taxes, a high cost of living and policies some say favor the rich. A country’s economic indicators don’t always match the […]
French Student Unrest Gathers Momentum French student protests intensified Tuesday, with various incidents around the country of demonstrators setting buildings on fire, and of violent clashes with police. Over the course of this week, students have gradually started to get involved in the so-called “yellow vests” protests against President Emmanuel Macron, 40 anni. Local authorities […]
As Paris Burns, Macron Seeks Way Out of Deep Chaos in the ‘Greening’ of France Should President Macron’s support in Parliament collapse, he will resign, the people already hold in in very low regard. Sunday, French President Emmanuel Macron, 40 anni, ordered his PM to hold talks with political leaders and demonstrators, as he seeks […]
Macron’s Government Staggering, as Riots Engulf Paris State of insurrection as fuel tax riots engulf central Paris Rioters ran wild across central Paris Saturday, torching cars and buildings, looting shops, smashing windows and clashing with police in the worst unrest in more than 10 years, posing a dire challenge to Emmanuel Macron’s flagging Presidency. The […]
Pink Diamond Hammers for $50-M+ a World Record $BID Christie’s Geneva sold the “Pink Legacy” diamond at auction Tuesday for more than $50-M including fees, saying it is a new world record price per carat for a pink diamond. Christie’s said that renowned jeweler Harry Winston was the buyer. The auction house had expected to […]
US Sanctions Loom, Total (NYSE:TOT) Exits Huge Energy Project in Iran $TOT The French giant Oil & Gas Total (NYSE:TOT) company opted out, but its Chinese partner is reluctant to become the Nat Gas project’s operator. The Y 2017, $5-B contract for new development at the massive South Pars offshore Nat Gas field was the 1st […]
F1: Most People Did Not See This History Made at the French Grand Prix $RACE Saudi Arabia’s Aseel Al Hamad drove a F1 car in France last Sunday marking the end of the driving ban on women in her country. In a historic move, Saudi Arabia week lifted the ban on women driving in the […]
F1: Lewis Hamilton on the Pole for the French Grand Prix $RACE Lewis Hamilton will start Sunday’s 2018 Formula One French Grand Prix Formula [email protected] QUALIFYING, Q3 CLASSIFICATION: Hamilton’s 75th career pole, and his 3rd this season ? #FrenchGP ?? #F1 https://t.co/aVpHG4i6y1 Mr, Hamilton trails Sebastian Vettel by 1 point in the Driver Standings. Mr. Hamilton […]
‘Peu’ Macron Now Trying His Hands at Destroying Europe Emmanuel Macron said populism is spreading across the continent “like leprosy” sparking fury from Italy’s new anti-establishment government as cracks within the EU deepen. French President Emmanuel Macron has launched an astonishing attack on the populist, nationalist, and traditionally conservative political parties rising in Europe, angering […]
F1: The Grand Prix Returns to France This Weekend $RACE This weekend F1 embarks on an unprecedented 3X’r, with the French Grand Prix returning to the calendar. The last time Le Castellet’s Paul Ricard hosted a F1 race was in Y 1990, the circuit has been reconfigured from the 1 remembered by the older drivers. France’s […]
F1: Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) Resolves Fuel Consumption Issue $RACE The Big Q: Did the upgraded Ferrari F1 engine run at the Canadian GP resolve the fuel consumption issue they had in the beginning of the season? The Big A: That is a complex question. This is how the experts see it: As well as simply improving the […]
“Floods of People” Protest Policies of French President Dozens of French labor unions, left-wing political parties and civil rights groups are calling for “floods of people” at demonstrations opposing the pro-business policies of French President Emmanuel Macron. Thousands of protesters were gathering in Paris Saturday for an afternoon march being held under tight security. Marches […]
China Will Buy 184 Airbus Jets $EADSY, $BA China plans to buy 184 Airbus (OTCMKT:EADSY) A320 jetliners, French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday, in a diplomatic tradition aimed at defusing trade complaints. Chinese President Xi Jinping said his government “will preserve parity” in market share between Airbus and its US rival, Boeing (NYSE:BA), President Macron […]
Medieval Treasure Found in French Abbey French archaeologists have discovered a medieval treasure on the site of a famous abbey in central France that had remained buried for over 800 years. The rare find that included more than 2,000 medieval coins and myriad gold objects was unearthed in September, but only announced late Tuesday by […]
Alsace Wine Tasting Tour from Strasbourg Spend a full day exploring the beautiful French wine region of Alsace during a day trip from Strasbourg. Follow the Alsace Wine Route to visit charming villages like Dambach-la-Ville, Ribeauvillé, Mittelbergheim and Riquewihr. Stop at four different wineries to sample some of the wines the Alsace is famous for, […]
France Stripping Harvey Weinstein of Legion of Honor French President Emmanuel Macron, in response to the sex scandal surrounding Harvey Weinstein’s alleged sexual harassment and abuses on more than 36 women, has taken steps to strip the disgraced Hollywood producer of his Legion of Honor. Sunday, in a rare TV interview with TF1 President Macron […]
Travel: Holidaying in Hanoi The Vietnamese capital offers an eclectic mix of culture, food, atmosphere and history on the banks of the Red River Despite often being described as a calmer alternative to buzzing Ho Chi Minh City to the South, Hanoi can certainly take your breath away. Whether it’s the hustle and bustle of […]
The French Have a Reason to Be Scared, They Elected a Islamic Patsy The French branch of the Muslim Brotherhood published an official communiqué, saying: “Muslims think that the new President of the Republic will allow the reconciliation of France with itself and will allow us to go farther, together.” He has been dubbed a […]
Allah Demands People Not Love Him, but Submit Like Slaves to Masters This is what Islam means in France Islam means submission, Iman means ruler In fathoming the failure of Europeans to protect their own interests against the onslaught of Islamic jihadism, one is reminded of Ayn Rand’s quotation that “[r]eason is not automatic. Those […]
Emmanuel Macron Does Not See the Threat of Islamic Terrorism Emmanuel Macron, a “Useful Infidel,” is not a supporter of terrorism or Islamism. It is worse: he does not even see the threat. Macron’s political movement has largely been infiltrated by Muslim Brotherhood militants. The Big Q: Is Macron an open promoter of Islamism in […]
Forex Morning Briefing, Major Pairs $DXY, $EUR, $JPY, $GBP, $AUD Commentary: No new triggers in the market and the major pairs may settle in moderate ranges near term. USD/JPY broke out of a 5-month long channel after worse than expected earnings in Japan. Labor cash earnings for 17 March came at -0.4% Vs an expectation of a […]
What Happen In The French Elections… How could Marine Le Pen have lost in a landslide? Why, after the Brits chose Brexit, and Americans chose Trump, did the Dutch fail Wilders, and the French fail Le Pen? How could a country that has been hit by several major terrorist attacks in recent years, and that […]
Forex Morning Briefing, Major Pairs $DXY, $EUR, $JPY, $GBP, $AUD Commentary: The better than expected US NFPs data and the defeat of the far-right candidate Marine Le Pen against the Centrist Emmanuel Macron in the French Presidential election seem to have cancelled each other out as the major pairs remain in the same place with no […]
France’s Presidential Election Finishes Sunday France’s Presidential election finishes Sunday with the Winner-Takes-All runoff vote between Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen. The intense, suspenseful and surprising campaign saw Prime Ministers and Presidents losing out in early voting and 2 outsiders capturing the public’s support. Below is a list of the events leading up to […]
Forex Morning Briefing, Major Pairs $DXY, $EUR, $JPY, $GBP, $AUD Commentary: the USD reversed its gains ahead of the US Jobs data and the 2nd round of French election Sunday but the major trend is still not clear in here, but by Monday, clarity is expected. PE The US Dollar (.DXY) Index at 98.82 lost all […]
Forex Morning Briefing, Major Pairs $DXY, $EUR, $JPY, $GBP, $AUD Commentary: The FOMC kept the interest rates unchanged and shrugged off the poor Q-1 weakness in US (0.7% annualized). The June rate hike odds have jumped from 70% to 90%, strengthening the Buck. PE The US Dollar (.DXY) Index (99.32) has rallied to test 1st […]
Forex Morning Briefing, Major Pairs $DXY, $EUR, $JPY, $GBP, $AUD Commentary: The markets await the FOMC comments today and the US jobs data Friday to provide clues for the near term direction of USD. EUR and GBP remain the strongest majors with further Northside possibilities seen. PE Either the US Dollar (.DXY) Index at 98.93 or […]
Forex Morning Briefing, Major Pairs $DXY, $EUR, $JPY, $GBP, $AUD Commentary: Nothing New. PE US Dollar (.DXY) Index at 99.04 is hanging just above the make or break support at 98.50, it requires a rise above 99.35 for a confirmed Key reversal signal. EUR at 1.0867 has come off its highs after being rejected from […]
Obama’s Failure Resulted in 4 April Sarin Gas Attack in Syria A declassified French intelligence report showing the 4 April Sarin Gas attack in Syria was carried out by the Assad regime also underscores the failure of former US President Barack Hussein Obama admin’s chemical weapons deal. The Syrian government was supposed to give up its […]
Forex Morning Briefing, Major Pairs $DXY, $EUR, $JPY, $GBP, $AUD Commentary: Nothing changed much after The Trump Tax Reform Plan came out Wednesday afternoon in the US. It remains to be seen if the BOJ and ECB meetings Thursday trigger any major moves. PE US Dollar (.DXY) Index at 98.89 hanging just above the make or […]
Forex Morning Briefing, Major Pairs $DXY, $EUR, $JPY, $GBP, $AUD Commentary: The financial markets wait for US President Trump to introduce a new tax plan Wednesday, cutting the corporate tax to 15% from the existing 35%. Also the BOJ and ECB meet Thursday can play a Key role. PE USD: My expectations of a major reversal […]
Forex Morning Briefing, Major Pairs $DXY, $EUR, $JPY, $GBP, $AUD Commentary: Anxiety over the French elections fading, the focus now turns to US President Trump’s tax reform plans to be unfolded Wednesday, the impact of his plans can move USD sharply near term. PE The Dollar (.DXY) Index at 99.13 trades quietly near Key support of […]
Forex Morning Briefing, Major Pairs $DXY, $EUR, $JPY, $GBP, $AUD Commentary: Euro (EUR) rose on the back of risk appetite following the 1st round of the French presidential election. However, it may turn out to be more of a relief rally rather than genuine strength for Euro. The chances of Euro making a significant top and […]
Forex Morning Briefing, Major Pairs $DXY, $EUR, $JPY, $GBP, $AUD Commentary:Nothing new. PE US Dollar (.DXY) Index at 99.74 is hanging around its pivot at 99.80 of its trading range of 98.80-100.75. If .DXY breaches its pivot then see 100.45-80 within 3 to 5 trading sessions. Euro at 1.0716 was rejected from resistance near 1.0770 […]
Forex Morning Briefing, Major Pairs $DXY, $EUR, $JPY, $GBP, $AUD Commentary: All the major pairs are in a consolidation mode as the markets wait for the French poll to start on 23 April though the final voting will be on 7 May. PE The US Dollar (.DXY) Index at 99.62 marked a low at 99.45, […]
Chicago Agriculture Commodities Finish Higher $CORN, $WEAT, $SOYB Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) agriculture grains futures finished higher Tuesday with corn futures rising about 3%. Wheat and Soybean futures were also higher. Investment by commodity funds at the end of the month and ahead of the US planting season added support, agriculture analysts said. The […]
Stars Aligned for The House of Dior 1st Female Designer PA:CDI Rihanna, Natalie Portman, Jennifer Lawrence and a host of Stars and Celebrities paraded into Paris’ Rodin Museum Friday for 1 of the year’s biggest fashion spectacles: the hugely-awaited debut from Christian Dior’s 1st female designer. Being the 1st woman to head up one of the […]
Best Restaurants in Miami Beach: French 27 French 27 is a contemporary restaurant that strives to find the very best products on the market for cooking exceptional culinary creations. At French 27, key ingredients from the 27 regions of France are present in the menu, as well as a vast array of wines with an […]