Macron's France Gets a Health Check

The video discusses a busy week for France in terms of earnings, highlighting interviews with CEOs and positive earnings reports from PSA, despite challenges in China and raw material costs. Michelin's earnings were disappointing, with job cuts announced. The technology sector showed positive growth, with UK businesses performing well despite Brexit. Economic indicators, such as the CAC 40 index and jobless figures, are analyzed in the context of Macron's election, with business confidence rising and GDP growth expected to remain steady.

Which company managed to offset sluggish sales in China and high raw material costs?

• Atos

• Thales

• PSA

• Michelin

What was the percentage drop in Thales' net income?

• 15%

• 5%

• 10%

• 12%

How much did Atos' earnings rise?

• 30%

• 20%

• 15%

• 25%

What was the change in the CAC 40 index since Macron's election?

• Increased by 2%

• Increased by 5%

• Decreased by 2%

• Decreased by 5%

What is the expected GDP growth for France?

• 0.3%

• 0.5%

• 0.7%

• 1.0%