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Debt crisis: the hope of a European agreement yet repelled

The first pieces seem certainly find their place. But the puzzle is far from complete. The Europeans have agreed on strengthening the capital of their banks, with a budget of up to 100 billion euros. Nicolas Sarkozy was also close to Angela Merkel on the future arsenal EFSF, after a frank discussion in Frankfurt. But there is so much more to do before finding a complete agreement, most detailed and validated by the whole euro area. That is why the French President and German Chancellor confirmed on Thursday night, the sounds that had run all day: a second summit of Heads of State and Government held "no later than Wednesday," after that of Sunday. In addition, Sarkozy and Merkel will meet on Saturday night in Brussels to prepare its crucial deadlines.This new adjustment schedule confirms that markets foresee that this time, European leaders are no longer allowed to make mistakes. The first tangible plans must begin to blur out that night, after a first closed session of the seventeen ministers of finance of the euro.

Recapitalization of banks

In the preamble, the bloc cleared the table of a bulky dossier. They agreed on the recapitalization of banks weakened by the crisis, two months after the IMF has sounded the alarm. The bill, estimated at between 85 and 100 billion euros, less burdensome previously announced. It should allow banks to increase to 9% of their capital ratio "hard" a recognized strength. To achieve this, banks will first use their private shareholders, and if necessary of public funds bad credit payday advance. The EFSF intervene as a last and final resort.Uncertainty remains about the date of implementation, 2012 or 2013.

On Thursday, Paris and Berlin have also tried to dispel the misunderstanding about the previous meeting on Wednesday between the President and the Chancellor. The stakes: the future modalities of action of EFSF and the famous "leverage" critical piece of the arsenal to stop the European debt crisis and prevent contagion.

The German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble ensures that the two capitals are in fact "in total agreement." But he hastens to add that there is still no agreement at European level. French side, it was confirmed by noting that if there is a discrepancy, it is rather with Spain and especially Italy.In Brussels, witnesses of the appointment of Frankfurt continues to describe "a cold atmosphere" between Nicolas Sarkozy and Angela Merkel, barely warmed by the announcement of the birth of the president's daughter.

To further complicate the picture, the Greek press spoke of a setback yesterday on what promised to be the easiest section of the summit: the release and payment of EUR 8 billion international loan in Athens. The European Union grows. But the IMF question the ability of Greece to address its long-term debt without the involvement of Europeans more convincing.

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States are investing heavily in security

A camera that sees through walls, an exoskeleton that multiplies the forces, a drone the size of a bird that monitors the movements of crowds, vehicles, robots intervention in hostile environments, a tomograph – the equivalent of the scanner for human beings – which reconstructs 3D inside a bag and is able to identify explosives, a fingerprint reader that makes the difference between a real and a fake finger through its ability to "see" veins, a machine for biometric identification based on iris scanning or face … It's not the gadgets James Bond, but some of the amazing technological innovations that are presented Milipol, the first World Fair Homeland Security states, including the 2011 (from 18 to 21 October, Porte de Versailles in Paris) opens its doors this morning.

This show is held every two years alternating with Paris Doha in Qatar, is the child of September 11 and terrorist attacks in the United States. "Although he was born in 1984 but in 2003 the concept of homeland security market has emerged differing from the defense market itself," says Alain Rondepierre prefect, president of the show. Milipol also aims to provide solutions in the fight against crime, interventions in hostile environments – infected or affected by natural disasters – as well as the operations of public safety and law enforcement as well road safety, port and airport.And wider border surveillance.

A growing market

Customers come from public and private horizon: business as head of sensitive sites such as nuclear power plants, police forces (in the field, scientific) and emergency preparedness (fire, miners, rescuers …), gendarmerie, customs, airports, government agencies (FBI, Home Office …), the Ministries of Interior and Defence equipment because some applications have mixed civilian and military.

In total the global market for security at large weighs 420 billion euros (+5.5% in 2010), the survey published in the Atlas of Safely, the newspaper of record on the subject. The market is dominated by the United States with 30% of the world but Asia is gaining ground (23% against 14% of expenditures in 2001).For its part, Israel Export Institute believes that the only market "homeland security" weighs 170 billion and it increased by 7 to 8% per year.

On these growth markets, France has several champions. Morpho, the world leader in biometric identification since the purchase of American L1, used by over 100 countries and 450 organizations such as the FBI, the Israeli police and Interpol. Morpho is a specialist in such border crossing facilities at airports. "Faced with evolving threats, we must provide answers to more sophisticated, more effective are not too expensive and that thin the border crossing. For example, we went from detection to the identification of explosives, "said Didier Bernard, Executive Vice President of Morpho.Soon there will be no need to register to use the Initials successor that allows holders of biometric passports to cross the border control without queuing.

For its part, Thales relies on its leadership in information systems, to provide answers to the problems generated by "urbanization". This "requires cities smarter and therefore supported by systems that can facilitate decision-making in complex environments," said Luc Vigneron, Chairman of Thales. The group from Mexico won the first contract of its kind with its offer to secure Hypervisor this city of 22 million people, plagued by violence. In addition to large groups, SMEs, supported by some Directorate General of Armaments, engage in an orgy of creativity.Overview of some of the novelties of Milipol 2011.

Some products presented at Milipol, the first international exhibition of security

• Cobra – A range of robotic vehicles (see above)

Developed by ECA, one of three subsidiaries of the SME Gorge, the Cobra Bubble is a ground vehicle robotic intelligent. Its onboard camera is covered with a protective bubble antiéboulement that does not stop to see day and night to 360 degrees. The vehicle of 40 cm square weighs 5 kg. It can be equipped with a gun to remove the mines. He drives up to 300 m away from a touch pad or joystick. Its mission: to make tracking and filming in hostile environments or contaminated or monitoring sensitive sites such as nuclear power plants. Gorged sells 100,000 a year.

• Millicam 90 – Sees Through Walls

Slovak vote weighs on the Paris Stock Exchange

The Paris Bourse is down on Wednesday. The CAC 40 lost 0.90% in the early morning to 3125.97 points. As on Wall Street and in Asia this morning, traders react to the strengthening of the Slovak non-European Financial Stability Fund (EFSF). This decision increases the risk of paralysis in the euro zone, while the French and German leaders have promised a plan to end the crisis before November.

Slovakia is the only one of 17 countries in the euro area has not ratified the agreement of July 21 the European governments, which plans to give the EFSF new powers including increasing its lending capacity to 440 billion euros.Bratislava, however, raised the possibility of a second vote in Parliament, in which the opposition Social Democrats would support the strengthening of EFSF, but no date has been set for the eventual election.

Regarding the Greek case, the inspectors of the "troika" announced Tuesday it had completed their assessment of the austerity measures taken by Greece. These must still be endorsed by the euro area and the IMF, which should allow Athens to receive a new tranche of aid in early November. But nothing is less certain. The IMF is more pessimistic about the future of Greece. "The recession will be deeper than anticipated in June and a recovery is now expected that from 2013," said he.

The results of Alcoa concern

Another source of pessimism: Alcoa, which sent a new signal concern on global growth.The largest U.S. aluminum, opening the ball across the Atlantic Publications, reported Tuesday a quarterly profit below expectations. Group CEO, Klaus Kleinfeld, anticipates slower growth until the end of the year.

Also in the commodities sector, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) also gave evidence of a slowdown in the global economy by scaling back its forecast for global demand for crude in 2011 and 2012 for the third consecutive month. The barrel of "light sweet crude" for November delivery lost $ 1.04 in electronic trading this morning at 84.77 dollars. Barrel of Brent North Sea crude for November delivery gave 74 cents to 109.99 dollars.

As for currencies, the euro stabilized against the greenback despite the Slovak vote.The single currency is worth 1.3630 dollars this morning.

In France, INSEE has announced that consumer prices fell by 0.1% in September from the previous month and rose 2.2% year on year. Industrial production in the euro area will be known by late morning.

Values ​​to follow

Natixis (-2.81% to 2.35 euros), Dexia (0.14% to 0.81 euros)

Fitch affirmed the A + Group BCPE (People's Bank – Savings Bank) and its subsidiary Natixis. The agency also announced it has lowered the long-term rating of Dexia Bank Belgium from A + to A and affirmed the rating of Dexia to A +.

Credit Agricole (-1.60% to 5.35 euros), BNP Paribas (0.80% to 33.71 euros), Natixis (-3.47% to 2.34 euros)

The Societe Generale analyst lowered his recommendation to buy to keep on Credit Agricole with a target price of 5.5 euros and noted its board to keep BNP Paribas to purchase with a target price of 37 euros.The analyst went on sale on Natixis with a target price of 5.6 euros.

ArcelorMittal (-1.29% to 13.82 euros)

The group could be affected by the release of disappointing Alcoa.

Vilmorin (-0.55% to 72.80 euros)

The group is a slight decline in organic growth of the new fiscal year 2011-2012 due to uncertain economic conditions and the impact of weather in the summer of his crops of maize seed.

Transgene (-1.85% to 7.97 euros)

The group intends to continue the clinical development of its TG4040 against hepatitis C infection, the drug has met its primary efficacy endpoint in spite of severe side effects.

Plastic Omnium (-1.64% A17, 99 euros)

Plastic Omnium Auto Exterior, 100% subsidiary of Compagnie Plastic Omnium, has signed an agreement for the acquisition of 100% Plastal Poland."This agreement is subject to the approval of competition authorities of Poland," the group wrote in a statement.

Areva (-2.13% to 22.02 euros)

Luc Oursel, CEO of the group, will be heard at 10 am by the Economic Affairs Committee of the National Assembly. According to a parliamentary report stage, the nuclear expert may have to include new provisions in its accounts to meet the costs of the Finnish EPR.

Foncière Paris France (0.50% to 100.50 euros)

The Board of Directors of Foncière Paris France (FPF) on Wednesday rejected the takeover offer filed by October 7 Paris Vaugirard Hotels Roissy (PHRV).31.4% owned by Allianz, 31.4% and 31.1% Covéa Cofitem-COFIMUR, PHRV offer 100 euros per share, a premium of about 8% to the closing price the day before the offer .

Lagardère (-1.16% to 19.17 euros), EADS (-2.19% to 21.92 euros)

According to BFM on Wednesday, Arnaud Lagardère began to establish conditions to lead the board of the group.It gives Airbus souhiate real certainty about the development of the A350 program.

NextRadioTV radio (-1.8% to 10.85 euros)

HSBC raised its recommendation on Wednesday as underweight to overweight, preferring that value to NRJ.

Air France-KLM (-1.28% to 5.30 euros)

Transport Minister Thierry Mariani implicitly confirmed Wednesday the next appointment of Alexander Juniac, former chief of staff Christine Lagarde at the Ministry of Finance, the General Manager of the airline.

Ipsos (0.75% to 25.49 euros)

The French specialist market research has completed the acquisition of British rival Synovate, based on an enterprise value (including debt) of 525 million pounds (596 million), he announced Wednesday.

Casino has released its sales for the third quarter after-hours trading.

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"CRISIS SPECIAL – Fear of debt

Spain, Italy and Belgium in the viewfinder of rating agencies

Fitch Ratings lowered the rating two notches from Spain, which now stands at "AA-". Spain held so far a "AA +", the fourth highest on a scale of twenty. More worryingly, the note is accompanied by a 'Negative' outlook, which means that the agency could lower it back to medium term.

Spanish growth at half mast

Moody's in turn should decide by the end of October on a possible downgrade Spanish now "Aa2" (the third best possible)."With significant funding needs" of the Spanish State, to cover its budget expenditures and net external debt is "one of the highest in the world" (91% of GDP), said Fitch, "the more volatile strong a negative effect on financing conditions in the market of Spain. "

But there are also internal factors in the country "risks to fiscal consolidation as a result of performance parts." The same agency Fitch has lowered Wednesday including the long-term rating of the Basque Country, one of the richest region in which it criticizes the "weak fiscal performance." Growth forecasts have been revised downwards. Wednesday, the Bank of Spain announced that the country's growth expected to slow in the third quarter, to reach an economic activity 'lackluster'.The Spanish government has also recognized that the economic growth targets it had set for 2011 and subsequent years would be "hard to reach" because of the risk of recession in the world.

Italian governance into question

Fitch also lowered the rating one notch to Italy, "A +" against "AA-" and does not see her again in the fall if the country would miss its targets for reducing the budget deficit. Fitch was the last of three major international rating agencies have not downgraded from Italy since the beginning of the debt crisis in the eurozone no fax cash advances. She explained that the high level of public debt and budgetary financing needs, combined with the low level of potential growth (the country), made in Italy especially vulnerable.The Agency is challenging the country's governance and stressed that the differences in the Parliament and the escapades of the prime minister Silvio Berlusconi, help to weaken the ruling coalition.

Belgium heckled by Dexia

Belgium is also in sight. The agenceMoody's said it was considering lowering its rating, currently at "Aa1", the second best possible. The agency cited three reasons: the crisis in the euro area, concerns for economic growth and the possibility of additional support to the banking system, particularly in establishing Franco-Belgian Dexia.

Another European country in turmoil, Portugal, has been confirmed its rating of "BBB-" (the last before falling into the category of "speculative") by Fitch, which continued on negative watch at least until the end of the year.Standard & Poor's, confirmed Tuesday the rating "BBB-" from Portugal, while maintaining it as a negative outlook. Portugal, the third country in the eurozone after Greece and Ireland to receive international financial assistance, is facing new economic challenges that undermine his efforts to clean up its public accounts. Progress in implementing the program of the European Union and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and its budget for 2012 will be crucial.

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Crisis: Bernanke and Trichet worried

The CAC 40 lost nearly 3%, Wall Street sells more than 1%. The atmosphere is clearly not fixed in the beautiful capital markets on Tuesday. The bosses of U.S. and European central banks did nothing to calm them.

Two days before his last conference as president of the ECB, Jean-Claude Trichet is pessimistic for the euro area. "We believe that the euro area will be very moderate in the second half," said one who will be replaced by Mario Draghi on November 1. As for inflation, he said that the rate should remain "above 2% in the coming months. Next year, it should fall below. " These are all signs that suggest that interest rates should remain unchanged Thursday.

As for the United States, the head of the central bank, Ben Bernanke is more optimistic."Recent indicators, including those of new jobless claims show that it is likely that the sluggish growth in employment continues in the coming period," he warned. Before the Joint Economic Committee of Congress, the Fed chairman has urged politicians to "avoid taking fiscal measures may impede the ongoing economic recovery."

"We can not just replace the government"

Sluggish growth, employment at half-mast, high unemployment, the United States and Europe are the worst of an economic plan. And while a slowdown is being felt in China. Most economists expect further aid from the central banks against the inaction of governments, but Ben Bernanke and Jean-Claude Trichet reminded of a common voice that States to revive the global economy."The measures to promote healthy growth of the economy and employment are the shared responsibility of all politicians, in close cooperation with the private sector," he argued. And the President of the ECB concluded: "It is their responsibility to deal with the worst crisis in the postwar period. We can not substitute for governments under any circumstances. "

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"SPECIAL – crisis: the fear of debt

Public debt reached 1.692 trillion euros

French public debt continues to swell. It increased by 46.4 billion euros in April-June, peaking at 1.6927 trillion euros, INSEE reported Friday. This represents approximately 86.2% of gross domestic product, that is to say, the wealth generated by France in one year.

The state is primarily responsible for this increase. His contribution has indeed increased in the second quarter of 52.6 billion euros. "This is essentially its long-term marketable debt," said INSEE. Clearly, these are bonds issued by the state to investors and repayable on a long horizon (ten years). However, local governments have reduced their debt by 2.7 billion euros, and the government social security declined 2.3 billion.

Loans to Portugal and Ireland as part of the bailout in the euro area weighed 2 credit report.4 billion euros (1.6 billion for the first 0.8 billion for the second). Conversely, the French car manufacturers have paid up to € 2 billion loans at the height of the crisis, in 2009.

Reduce government debt returns to stop a ship at full speed. The effect of inertia is such that it takes time-years-in order to stop its progression. The government intends to reduce the amount of debt in the coming years. It will peak at 87.4% of GDP at end 2012 and to decline 87.3% in 2013, 86.2% in 2014 and 84.1% in 2015.

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Aid to Greece: an important vote on Thursday in Germany

The green light from Germany, expected today, will be symbolic and decisive. The expansion of the powers of the European Financial Stability (EFSF), with 440 billion euros, as decided on July 21, is one of the keys to the debt crisis in Europe. But it requires the agreement of seventeen members of the euro area.

After France, Belgium, Spain, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Portugal and Slovenia, the Finnish Parliament yesterday approved the building.But Finland has still not clear what the additional security that it intended to apply to Greece in return for future loans could be guaranteed in the country.

In fact, while the European Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs, Olli Rehn, said two weeks ago that all States in the euro area have ratified the project at the end of the month, the cacophony in the field is law.

Slovakia has postponed its vote on October 25. His prime minister supports the expansion of missions of the Fund, but are still strong disagreements within the governing coalition. Member of the euro area since 2009, was the only country to refuse to participate in the first loan to Greece last year. And the head of Parliament is prepared to "torpedo" the project."My goal is to ensure that Slovakia will lose billions of euros ( business card…) The European Union does not need our money," he said.

The specter of bankruptcy

Because Greece is still afraid. Czech President Vaclav Klaus, interviewed by American television outside of the last UN General Assembly, said without hesitation that perfectly imagined that "a country so in the euro area." He added: "I'm afraid that European leaders are still spending lavishly to Greece."

An opinion widely shared by Austria, which must meet its Parliament on September 30, and whose foreign minister recently said that one could legitimately "consider bankruptcy of Greece."Like all small countries that have not voted – Cyprus, Estonia, Malta – he ensures that he wants to rely on the results of discussions between Athens and the Troika (ECB, Commission, IMF). But the finance minister said although this ultimate solution is "better than a rescue too expensive."

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Yet the conditions for a sustainable rebound

• The stock market environment is in many ways more fragile than in 2008

After the capitulation market in recent days, many investors are wondering whether it is time to return the purchase. Beyond a simple technical rebound, the chances of quick recovery courses are limited for the simple reason that the current stock market is in some ways more fragile than in 2008. Signs of slowdown are multiplying in the United States, Europe could enter recession in the coming months, and the deterioration in manufacturing activity in China shows that the theory of decoupling between emerging and rich countries no longer holds the ramp. Response capacity of government to stimulate consumption are practically nil, and the effect of accompanying policies of central banks has reached its limits.The current crisis comes mainly from the usual market issues related to the level of market valuation or the correction of excesses after a period of intense speculation. The epicenter of the crisis is now in the euro area, with governments overwhelmed by the level of public debt and unable to agree on the management of their common currency. The solution to these difficulties lies in the hands of "political" and not in the trading rooms and in business. This is what the operators despair!

• The core business is a real force that

The recovery will be difficult, but much of the bad news began to be integrated into the course. The precipitous decline of the indices shows that the Exchange has already taken a good step ahead of the crisis.A CAC 40 to 2800 points means, for example, that investors expect an increase, not corporate profits, but a 30% drop in profits in 2012. This pessimism is starting to become excessive, especially for industrial groups, such as Air Liquide, Schneider Electric and Michelin, a strong presence in emerging markets where business slows but does not decrease instant personal loans guaranteed. The same goes for business as L'Oreal, Essilor International and Pernod Ricard, which have strong brands and where margins are not challenged. The treatment of more defensive companies, such as France Telecom, Sanofi, or GDF Suez, also reached its limits.These values ​​offer attractive yields of between 10 to 6%.

• The plight of the shareholders of the banks could come to an end

In three months, the market value of the three largest French banks, Societe Generale, Credit Agricole and BNP Paribas, has been halved. This collapse is comparable to the fall in prices occurred after the collapse of Lehman Brothers in 2008. Investors have punished the weak provisions made in the accounts to meet the commitments of banks in the peripheral countries of the euro area and a general loss of confidence in respect of institutions in the euro area. Far from scaring the market, the rumor of a possible entry of the state in their capital in the form of preference shares is now likely to reassure investors.10 to 15 billion euros to recapitalize matter which it would lead to a "dilution" of shareholders limited. After the destruction of 50 billion capitalization in the summer, the amounts mentioned are already largely taken into account by the markets. Bank stocks will certainly remain under pressure, but the plight of their shareholders might come to an end.

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"Investors remain on the alert

"The Paris Bourse is expected to remain on guard

More than 200 cities in Ile-de-France to screen

Capital has become expensive, the Parisians are more likely to succumb to the charm of the suburbs. Consequently, the prices of old apartments (June 30) have soared over 15% year on year in the inner suburbs, with peaks of 20.5% in Courbevoie, + 20.3% in Montreuil, + 19% Boulogne-Billancourt, + 18.4% in Maisons-Alfort … Increases that will not last forever, however, predict notaries, holding that the creditworthiness of buyers is not without limits. In outer suburbs, the increase was over one year wiser (+ 7.2% for older apartments, 6.4% for houses), sufficient in all cases to clear the hole in 2009. But in the second trimester 2011, the market for old apartments fell by 0.7% in Seine-et-Marne, 0.8% in the Essonne, 1.3% in the Val-d'Oise .. . One department in four, Yvelines, remained in the green (+ 1.7%).The beginnings of a turnaround?

"Selling price of old houses in the second quarter of 2011 (Part 1) (pdf)

"Selling price of old houses in the second quarter of 2011 (Part 2) (pdf)

The CAC 40 expected sharply lower after Fed

Concerns about the health of the U.S. economy may once again to weigh on the markets in Paris. In the wake of Wall Street the day before and Asian stock markets this morning, the CAC 40 is expected to open sharply lower at least about 2%, according to forecasts, having already fallen by 1.6% in the previous session.

Markets should sanction and the decision of the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) on Wednesday. In fact, the Central Bank of the United States announced new measures to support the U.S. economy. It will sell well here in late June 2012 for $ 400 billion of treasury bills and short-term buy for the same amount with a longer maturity in an attempt to lower interest rates in the long term (an "Operation Twist").To support the mortgage market, it will also acquire real estate securities without increasing the size of its portfolio, according to the Committee.

However, markets did not appreciate his verdict on the economy, noting the "continuing weakness" of the labor market, with an unemployment rate of "high" of 9.1%, coupled with "significant risks "related" tensions in global financial markets. " "The opinion of the Fed on the economy is deteriorating a lot and it seems it can not do much with the Republicans (he) asked not to intervene," says Yutaka Miura, analyst at house brokerage Mizuho Securities, the Dow Jones Newswires.

Thus, the market had expected better, especially after worrying about the International Monetary Fund.The day before, the institution headed by Christine did not hesitate to raise the specter of a global recession and launched at policy makers in the world "a fervent call to action". At the same time the institution has significantly downgraded its growth forecasts for the global economy. This is expected to grow 4% in 2011 as in 2012, 0.5 points below its previous forecast of 4.5% last April.

Beijing sees its manufacturing activity deteriorated

To this must be added the emergence of concerns about the economic situation in China. Manufacturing activity in the country has deteriorated in September, reaching its lowest level in two months, according to preliminary PMI bank HSBC said on Thursday. PMI Purchasing Managers calculated by HSBC in September reached 49.4 against 49.9 in August, knowing that a figure below 50 means contraction."We are seeing a moderation in growth as in the past two months. Fears of a hard landing of the Chinese economy are unjustified, "said in a note Qu Hongbin, the chief economist for China at the bank.

In addition, investors are increasingly worried about the evolution of the crisis of public finances in Europe no fax cash advance. Greece announced Wednesday its intention to launch new austerity measures to convince the Troika and obtain payment of a new tranche of 8 billion euros in October that will allow it to avoid bankruptcy.

On the foreign exchange market, the dollar was up against the euro. It was worth 1.3544 dollars per euro, against $ 1.37 the day before in Asia.Oil falls as himself down under the effect of a rise in the dollar and pessimistic forecasts from the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) for the world's largest economy.In early electronic trading, a barrel of "light sweet crude" for October delivery gave up $ 1.21 to 84.71 dollars per barrel of Brent North Sea crude for October delivery lost $ 1.26 to 109, $ 10.

On the macroeconomic front, France, the index of labor costs in industry, construction and service sector in the second quarter will be released at noon.

In the U.S., the weekly claims for unemployment benefits will be unveiled at 14.30, and the composite indicator of economic activity for the month of August in 16 hours.

Earlier this afternoon, the markets also expect the statements of Robert Zoellick and Christine Lagarde, respectively president of the World Bank and IMF Executive Director, at the opening of the annual meetings in Washington

Values ​​to follow

• Banking

BNP Paribas, which has seen its share price unscrew more than 50% in three months, may request assistance to private investors understood the Financial Times. Analysts said that the institution may seek to raise up to EUR 2 billion from investors from Qatar and Abu Dhabi. However, an assumption that sweeps by the Director General of the bank Baudoin Prot.Investors also will keep an eye on Societe Generale and Credit Agricole.

• Saint-Gobain

The group has conducted Wednesday through placement of a bond issue in two tranches for a total of 1.75 billion euros with an average maturity close to six years and an average coupon of almost 4% in the refinancing of debt specialist construction materials. The transaction was heavily oversubscribed as the order book has reached the aggregate for the two tranches over seven billion from nearly 400 investors.

• Danone

The company launched its next bond issue of € 500 million due 2016.

• BioAlliance

The group announced Wednesday the confirmation of the clinical trial schedule Livatag against the primary liver cancer, starting with the pivotal Phase III in 2012.The company also reported a residual income of 1.02 million euros in the first half.