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Virginie Girod vous transporte Au Cœur de l'Histoire, à la découverte des poèmes de Phillis Wheatley (1753-1784). Arrachée à ses terres natales et réduite en esclavage dans l'Amérique coloniale du XVIIIe siècle, Phillis Wheatley parvient à sortir de sa condition et marque bientôt l'Histoire de la littérature afro-américaine, devenant une poétesse majeure. Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Toute cette semaine, Au Cœur de l'Histoire spéciale "Ils ont choisi la France !" Ou les destins de personnages qui se sont fait un – grand – nom dans notre pays. Pour le 3e épisode, Stéphane Bern raconte Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin, dit Frédéric Chopin, jeune pianiste célèbre en son pays qui a décidé de quitter sa Pologne natale pour Vienne avant tenter sa chance dans l'autre capitale musicale de l'Europe : Paris... Et bien lui en a pris ! Pourquoi la musique de Chopin parle-t-elle à tout le monde ? Comment a-t-il inventé le piano moderne ? Comment sa musique a-t-elle traversé les siècles sans perdre de sa splendeur ? Pour en parler, Stéphane Bern reçoit Jean-Yves Clément, écrivain, auteur de "Chopin et Liszt, la magnificence des contraires" (Passés Composés, collection Alpha). Au Cœur de l'Histoire est réalisée par Pierre Cazalot. Rédaction en chef : Benjamin Delsol. Auteur du récit : Pïerre-Vincent Letourneau. Journaliste : Clara Leger. Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Toute cette semaine, Au Cœur de l'Histoire spéciale "Ils ont choisi la France !" Ou les destins de personnages qui se sont fait un – grand – nom dans notre pays. Pour le 3e épisode, Stéphane Bern raconte Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin, dit Frédéric Chopin, jeune pianiste célèbre en son pays qui a décidé de quitter sa Pologne natale pour Vienne avant tenter sa chance dans l'autre capitale musicale de l'Europe : Paris... Et bien lui en a pris ! Pourquoi la musique de Chopin parle-t-elle à tout le monde ? Comment a-t-il inventé le piano moderne ? Comment sa musique a-t-elle traversé les siècles sans perdre de sa splendeur ? Pour en parler, Stéphane Bern reçoit Jean-Yves Clément, écrivain, auteur de "Chopin et Liszt, la magnificence des contraires" (Passés Composés, collection Alpha). Au Cœur de l'Histoire est réalisée par Pierre Cazalot. Rédaction en chef : Benjamin Delsol. Auteur du récit : Pïerre-Vincent Letourneau. Journaliste : Clara Leger. Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Émission du 15/05/2025 Aujourd'hui, nous avons le plaisir de recevoir deux projets étudiants portés par des étudiants en BUT Techniques de Commercialisation. Plein phare sur Étoiles en scène, un concours de jeunes talents qui met en avant des étudiants artistes : musiciens, danseurs, performeurs, créateurs, cheerleaders. Le concours se déroulera le samedi 24 mai 2025 […] L'article Sortez! – Étoiles en scène / Au Cœur des Maux est apparu en premier sur Radio Campus Tours - 99.5 FM.

Kia ora,Welcome to Friday's Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from Interest.co.nz.And today we lead with news Trump's back-down on tariffs came as corporate decision-makers concluded reshoring isn't a good idea. There are few moves to bolster US-based production.But first today, Fed boss Powell spoke overnight and he focused on the challenges they face keeping inflation under control. He noted long-term interest rates are now notably higher, driven mainly by risk premiums rather than shifts in inflation expectations, while estimates of the longer-run neutral policy rate have also risen. He noted the US economy has changed a lot since their last review and warned that inflation might become more volatile in future due to more frequent supply shocks, which will make it harder for central banks to achieve price stability. Throughout his remarks, Powell also stressed the critical role of anchored inflation expectations. Meanwhile US initial jobless claims slipped slightly to 205,200 but that was what seasonal factors accounted for and what analysts were expecting. There are now 1.783 mln people on these benefits, a reduction from last week, but it is up almost +100,000 from this time last year.Maybe surprisingly, American producer prices fell by -0.5% in April, following a revised flat reading in March and defying market expectations of a +0.2% increase. This was the first decline in the PPI since October 2023 and the sharpest drop since April 2020, during the early pandemic period. The retreat was largely driven by a -0.7% fall in service costs, the largest since data collection began in December 2009, and that was due to a -1.6% drop in margins for trade services, because businesses are absorbing much of the impact from higher tariffs. PPI is now up +2.4% from a year ago.Industrial production in the US didn't rise as expected in April. In fact factory output fell -0.4%, reversing the increase in March. And the prospects of shifting significant production "back to the US" seem remote in many diverse categories.There were two regional factory surveys released for May overnight, and both declined somewhat. The NY Fed's Empire State survey reported another modest decline. The Philly Fed's survey for their core rust belt region recorded a sharp improvement, better than the improvement expected. But it is still in decline.In a sign of the times a major lithium battery recycler has entered bankruptcy.US retail sales were little-changed in April, following the upwardly revised +1.7% front-loaded pre-tariff surge in March. 2024 gains mean they are +5.2% higher than year-ago levels.The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index in the US fell sharply in May to its the lowest since November 2023 and well below what was expected. Home builders are glum. Current sales conditions fell, sales expectations in the next six months edged lower, and they said traffic of prospective buyers has dropped recently.Meanwhile, housing starts in Canada jumped +30% in April from March and that was well above what was expected. It was their most since June 2023. US tariffs on Canadian softwoods is likely making Canadian house building costs lower.Across the Pacific, Japanese machine tool orders rose +7.7% in April from a year ago, but that growth was a slowing from +11.4% growth in March. But it was the seventh consecutive month of rising machine tool orders. Local orders dropped -5.4% from a year earlier while foreign orders jumped +13.3% on the same basis. India's exports were nothing special in April, certainly not reflective of a rising industrial power. They slipped from March but they were up +9.0% from a year ago due to gains in prior months.In Europe, industrial production rose by +2.6% in March from February, marking the strongest increase since November 2020 and rising from a good +1.1% gain in February. The result easily beat market expectations of a +1.8% rise. The surge was driven primarily by a rebound in output of durable consumer goods.In Australia, they added +75,500 jobs in April, almost 47,500 of them full-time positions. Their employed workforce grew +2.75% in the past year. Their jobless rate eased to 4.1% from 4.3% (although staying at 4.1% on a seasonally adjusted basis which is the metric others report). Inflation pressure plus this strong jobs report might have the RBA re-thinking the wisdom of a rate cut.Bulk freight rates fell -7.0% in the last week to be -18.5% lower than year-ago levels. Container freight rates were also -18.0% lower than year ago levels, but they did rise +8% last week with a surge in outbound cargoes from China across the Pacific on the sudden 'pause' in tariff hikes.The UST 10yr yield is at 4.45%, down -8 bps so far today.The price of gold will start today at US$3218/oz, and up +US$43 from yesterday.Oil prices are -US$2 lower today at just over US$61.50/bbl in the US and the international Brent price is just on US$64.50/bbl.The Kiwi dollar is now at 58.7 USc, down -40 bps from yesterday at this time. Against the Aussie we are down -10 bps at 91.7 AUc. Against the euro we are down -30 bps at 52.5 euro cents. That all means our TWI-5 starts today just over 67.2 and down a net -40 bps from this time yesterday.The bitcoin price starts today at US$104,020 and up +0.8% from yesterday. Volatility over the past 24 hours has remained modest at just under +/- 1.2%.You can find links to the articles mentioned today in our show notes.You can get more news affecting the economy in New Zealand from interest.co.nz.Kia ora. I'm David Chaston. And we will do this again on Monday.

Kia ora,Welcome to Thursday's Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from Interest.co.nz.And today we lead with news the price of gold is falling, long term benchmark interest rates keep on rising with larger risk premiums, and monetary policy regulators are coming round to the idea of rate cuts to bolster flagging economic expansion everywhere.But first in the US, mortgage application volumes rose marginally last week from the prior week for the period and holding on to the +11% jump of the previous period. Benchmark home loan rates were basically stable but at an elevated level averaging 6.86%.Canada building consents fell in March and by more than expected although to be fair it only cancelled the February rise and probably isn't too surprising given their election campaign and overall economic uncertainty around relations with the US.Meanwhile, Canadian vehicle sales took off in March, and to its best month since the pandemic, as buyers rushed to get hold of pickups, utes and light trucks ahead of the threat of sharply higher prices. On the other hand, car sales dived.In China, new yuan loan approvals were unusually weak in the April data released overnight. Banks approved loans at their lowest rate for an April since 2005, and at ¥280 bln, that was less than 10% of the good March level and less than half the year ago level, itself unusually weak. Of course, it reflects the initial impact of the trade war on Chinese businesses.In Australia we should note that large parts of Victoria and South Australia are in a severe drought condition, also even parts of Tasmania. Some say it is the worst "in a lifetime" with zero April rainfall extending into May. If there is any hope for livestock farmers it is that grain production has been high in other areas, enabling grain-fed beef to continue. Lucky for them, grain-fed beef demand is rising in China. Those drought conditions contrast with the endless rain Sydney is having.Next week on Tuesday, the Aussie central bank will be reviewing its 4.10% cash rate target. More analysts now see a -25 bps cut then. Although it is no certainty, financial markets also have it priced in.And staying in Australia, regulator ASIC is tackling Macquarie again. ASIC is suing Macquarie Securities alleging it engaged in misleading conduct by misreporting millions of short sales to the market operator for over 14 years. They allege that between 11 December 2009 and 14 February 2024, Macquarie failed to correctly report the volume of short sales by at least 73 million. ASIC estimates that this could be between 298 million and 1.5 billion short sales. The last ASIC action against Macquarie was just a week ago over compliance failures. Today's action is the fifth by ASIC against Macquarie since April 2024.The UST 10yr yield is at 4.53%, up +3 bps so far today.The price of gold will start today at US$3175/oz, and down -US$67 from yesterday.Oil prices are marginally lower today at just under US$63.50/bbl in the US and the international Brent price is just under US$66.50/bbl.The Kiwi dollar is now at 59.1 USc, down -30 bps from yesterday at this time. Against the Aussie we are up +10 bps at 91.8 AUc. Against the euro we are down -30 bps at 52.8 euro cents. That all means our TWI-5 starts today just under 67.6 and down a net -30 bps from this time yesterday.The bitcoin price starts today at US$103,147 and down almost -1.0% from yesterday. Volatility over the past 24 hours has remained modest at just under +/- 1.1%.You can find links to the articles mentioned today in our show notes.You can get more news affecting the economy in New Zealand from interest.co.nz.Kia ora. I'm David Chaston. And we will do this again tomorrow.

Aujourd'hui et demain, Au Cœur de l'Histoire nous offre un dyptique spécial consacré à un couple royal : Marie de Médicis et Henri IV. Pour le premier épisode, avant de découvrir le destin du roi assassiné, Stéphane Bern raconte celui de la richissime héritière des grands ducs de Toscane devenue reine, qui fut couronnée en la basilique Saint-Denis, le 13 mai 1610, il y a 415 ans jour pour jour, juste avant ce terrible événement, justement… Quels étaient les enjeux d'une telle cérémonie ? Quel est le rôle d'une reine ? Pourquoi Marie de Médicis souffre-t-elle, aujourd'hui encore, d'une image négative ? Pour en parler, Stéphane Bern reçoit Jean-Christian Petitfils, historien, spécialiste des rois Bourbon, et auteur de la biographie ""Henri IV"" (Perrin). Au Coeur de l'Histoire est réalisée par Pierre Cazalot. Rédaction en chef : Benjamin Delsol. Auteur du récit : Pierre-Vincent Letourneau. Journaliste : Armelle Thiberge. "Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Aujourd'hui et demain, Au Cœur de l'Histoire nous offre un dyptique spécial consacré à un couple royal : Marie de Médicis et Henri IV. Pour le premier épisode, avant de découvrir le destin du roi assassiné, Stéphane Bern raconte celui de la richissime héritière des grands ducs de Toscane devenue reine, qui fut couronnée en la basilique Saint-Denis, le 13 mai 1610, il y a 415 ans jour pour jour, juste avant ce terrible événement, justement… Quels étaient les enjeux d'une telle cérémonie ? Quel est le rôle d'une reine ? Pourquoi Marie de Médicis souffre-t-elle, aujourd'hui encore, d'une image négative ? Pour en parler, Stéphane Bern reçoit Jean-Christian Petitfils, historien, spécialiste des rois Bourbon, et auteur de la biographie ""Henri IV"" (Perrin). Au Coeur de l'Histoire est réalisée par Pierre Cazalot. Rédaction en chef : Benjamin Delsol. Auteur du récit : Pierre-Vincent Letourneau. Journaliste : Armelle Thiberge. "Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Aujourd'hui et demain, Au Cœur de l'Histoire nous offre un dyptique spécial consacré à un couple royal : Marie de Médicis et Henri IV. Pour le premier épisode, avant de découvrir le destin du roi assassiné, Stéphane Bern raconte celui de la richissime héritière des grands ducs de Toscane devenue reine, qui fut couronnée en la basilique Saint-Denis, le 13 mai 1610, il y a 415 ans jour pour jour, juste avant ce terrible événement, justement… Quels étaient les enjeux d'une telle cérémonie ? Quel est le rôle d'une reine ? Pourquoi Marie de Médicis souffre-t-elle, aujourd'hui encore, d'une image négative ? Pour en parler, Stéphane Bern reçoit Jean-Christian Petitfils, historien, spécialiste des rois Bourbon, et auteur de la biographie ""Henri IV"" (Perrin). Au Coeur de l'Histoire est réalisée par Pierre Cazalot. Rédaction en chef : Benjamin Delsol. Auteur du récit : Pierre-Vincent Letourneau. Journaliste : Armelle Thiberge. "Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Aujourd'hui et demain, Au Cœur de l'Histoire nous offre un dyptique spécial consacré à un couple royal : Marie de Médicis et Henri IV. Pour le premier épisode, avant de découvrir le destin du roi assassiné, Stéphane Bern raconte celui de la richissime héritière des grands ducs de Toscane devenue reine, qui fut couronnée en la basilique Saint-Denis, le 13 mai 1610, il y a 415 ans jour pour jour, juste avant ce terrible événement, justement… Quels étaient les enjeux d'une telle cérémonie ? Quel est le rôle d'une reine ? Pourquoi Marie de Médicis souffre-t-elle, aujourd'hui encore, d'une image négative ? Pour en parler, Stéphane Bern reçoit Jean-Christian Petitfils, historien, spécialiste des rois Bourbon, et auteur de la biographie ""Henri IV"" (Perrin). Au Coeur de l'Histoire est réalisée par Pierre Cazalot. Rédaction en chef : Benjamin Delsol. Auteur du récit : Pierre-Vincent Letourneau. Journaliste : Armelle Thiberge. "Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Kia ora,Welcome to Wednesday's Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from Interest.co.nz.And today we lead with news the relief rally following the US-China trade de-escalation continues, for equities at least. But worries continue about recession and inflation. Investors want higher risk premiums. And it seems China is in no hurry to resume buying from US sources.But first up today, the overnight dairy Pulse auction delivered similar but slightly lower results for both SMP and WMP that were achieved at last week's full auction, basically confirming the recent shifts, especially the up-shift for WMP.The April US CPI inflation rate came in at 2.3%, a touch lower than the 2.4% expected and which applied for March. That was largely due to fuel costs falling more sharply (-11.8%). The costs of food (+2.8%), rents (+4.0%) and transport (+2.5%) were all higher.Last week's Redbook tracking of US retail sales recorded a +5.8% rise from the same week a year ago. We will likely see this fade as the tariff-induced buying eases off now.The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index dropped in April to its lowest level since October 2024. But the retreat wasn't quite as much as was expected.US household debt data updates were a mixed bag. Total household debt rose +$167 bln from the prior quarter to a record high of $18.2 tln in Q1-2025. Delinquency rates rose from the previous quarter, with 4.3% of outstanding debt now in some stage of delinquency.US importers of Chinese goods still face much higher costs. The net position after the tempest and pullback is 'worse' for inflation, and negative for trade. Struggle is all ahead for global trade.In India, CPI inflation fell to 3.2% in April, and that is its lowest rate since before the pandemic. Food prices were up only +1.8% within that. The current overall inflation rate is now well below their central bank's 4% mid-point target. If it stays there, a rate cut in India may be on the cards.In Germany, there was a sharp bounce-back in the ZEW sentiment survey tracking in May, putting the unusual drop in April behind it. The survey indicates growing optimism for the next six months, driven by the formation of a new federal government there, progress in resolving tariff disputes, and signs of stabilising inflation. Nearly all sectors reported improved sentiment in May.In Australia, updated data seems to indicate that Kiwis are losing the desire to visit there. That said there were 104,600 visits by Kiwis in March, -9.3% fewer than in March 2024 and almost -10% fewer than in March 2018 (a pre-pandemic equivalent). For the year to March 2025, we made 1.367 mln visits to Australia, little different (+1.4%) to the same year in 2024. It is a similar story for Aussies visiting New Zealand. In March 2025 it was -1.7% less than the same month a year earlier.Consumer sentiment in Australia has stayed weak in March, according to a widely-watched Westpac-MM survey.We should probably note that good weather and favourable growing conditions in almost all regions has boosted wheat production - and is pushing down prices. They are now back to levels they first achieved ten years ago and are almost -60% lower than their peak in 2022. For similar reasons, corn prices are falling now too.The UST 10yr yield is at 4.50%, up +4 bps so far today.There rate may go higher. A Reuters poll of bond investors shows them increasingly concerned about both a global recession, and rising inflation. That is, stagflation.The price of gold will start today at US$3243/oz, and up +US$20 from yesterday.Oil prices are up +US$1.50 today at just over US$63.50/bbl in the US and the international Brent price is just over US$66.50/bbl.The Kiwi dollar is now at 59.4 USc, up +90 bps from yesterday at this time. Against the Aussie we are down -50 bps at 91.7 AUc. Against the euro we are up +30 bps at 53.1 euro cents. That all means our TWI-5 starts today just under 67.9 and up a net +50 bps from this time yesterday.The bitcoin price starts today at US$104,161 and back up +2.7% from yesterday. Volatility over the past 24 hours has remained modest at just on +/- 1.7%.You can find links to the articles mentioned today in our show notes.You can get more news affecting the economy in New Zealand from interest.co.nz.Kia ora. I'm David Chaston. And we will do this again tomorrow.

Kia ora,Welcome to Tuesday's Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from Interest.co.nz.And today we lead with news mostly about the China-US Geneva 'agreement' and market reactions.First up, China and the US agreed to cut tariffs on each other by -115%. For the US that means they will go down to 30%. For China, down to 10%. Supposedly the deal is for 90 days to allow further negotiations, but it will likely be endlessly extended. Oddly, China was the only major power to impose reciprocal tariffs and this deal seem to make them a clear winner with the US meeting most of China's demands for de-escalation. Other countries who regarded themselves as friends and who have or are still 'negotiating' with the US are now in a much worse position. That includes neighbours Canada and Mexico, Japan, and of course the EU.Separately, India who made a big effort to deal with Trump, is spurned, and they have other security reasons to feel offended (justifiably or not).US merchants will rush to return to China supply. But it isn't clear that China will be doing the same with US products. The US trade deficit with China, already elevated, is likely to surge after this type of 'Trump negotiation success'.The equity markets liked the retreat and Wall Street took off. The USD strengthened, probably in a way the American's don't want. The bond market sees more risks and increased its risk premium. Gold and bitcoin fell sharply.The size of the tariff taxes became clear in April with the release of the US Budget Statement. These taxes cost US importers $16 bln in the month, an increase of +US$9 bln from a year ago, or +$500 mln/day, far lower than the +US$2 bln/day claimed by Trump. Of course they will now fall from here and it seems will never reach the claimed levels so any budget boost to tackle deficits - a clearly stated policy objective - is likely now in the bin.The May report from the USDA shows that grain production worldwide is rising while consumption isn't. So prices are falling especially in the US in response to their trade policies. More will be used there as feed grains. Oddly, this report noted lower production and export opportunities for beef but overlooked mention of what is presumed to be a surge in beef imports. They did say dairy production will be lower and imports higher.Across the Pacific, Chinese vehicle sales came in for April up +9.8% from the same month in 2024. These sales ran at 2.59 mln units an all-time record high for any April. NEVs took a record 47% share in the month. In all this, foreign brands are struggling to get a share, or even keep their share of this expanding market.The UST 10yr yield is at 4.46%, up +8 bps so far today. Wall Street has taken off today on the China tariff news, up +3.1% in Monday trade. The price of gold will start today at US$3223/oz, and down -US$100 from yesterday.Oil prices are up +US$1 today at just over US$62/bbl in the US and the international Brent price is just over US$65/bbl.The Kiwi dollar is now at 58.5 USc, down -60 bps from yesterday at this time. Against the Aussie we are down -20 bps at 92.2 AUc. Against the euro we are up +30 bps at 52.8 euro cents. That all means our TWI-5 starts today just under 67.4 and down -20 bps from this time yesterday.The bitcoin price starts today at US$101,401 and down -2.5% from yesterday. Volatility over the past 24 hours has been modest at just on +/- 1.5%.You can find links to the articles mentioned today in our show notes.You can get more news affecting the economy in New Zealand from interest.co.nz.Kia ora. I'm David Chaston. And we will do this again tomorrow.

Kia ora,Welcome to Monday's Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from Interest.co.nz.And today we lead with news with claims of "substantial progress" and "a deal we struck" by the Americans in their Geneva talks with China, but no indications of anything from the Chinese. Bluster from the White House doesn't count for much these days.But first in the coming week, US attention will shift to Wednesday's CPI data for April although no real surprises are anticipated. There will be April data for retail sales too, PPI data, housing starts, and the next sentiment update from the University of Michigan at the end of the week.China will report new loan data, house price data, and updates for industrial production and retail sales. Japan will release its Q1-2025 GDP data, and both South Korea and Australia will release labour market data updates. Locally we will get travel, population, retail and productivity data, not to forget the Q1 ready mixed concrete data (!).In Japan, household spending rose +2.1% in March from a year ago and far better than the expected +0.2% gain. It was the strongest growth since December. Helping was that the previous retreats of spending on food basically stopped, while spending on furniture and on recreation rose a good levels.China's April CPI inflation dipped -0.1% from a year ago, holding the same easing for a second month and that was what was expected. It was the third consecutive month of consumer deflation. Within that result, food prices were up +0.3% but beef prices fell -4.9% from a year ago, lamb prices were down -3.8%. Milk prices fell -1.2%.Deflation was more pronounced for producer prices, down -2.7% from a year ago, the steepest retreat for any month in 2025.Staying in China, April exports came in very much better than the pullback that was expected. In fact their trade surplus was almost as strong as the unusual March trade surplus. Few were expecting this 'good' result. Here are the results by trading partner.New Zealand exported twice what we imported from them. For Australia it was almost the same but the Aussies have a higher dependency on China than we do. For the US, they are still taking more that 10% of all Chinese exports although that is down from nearly 13% usually. But Chinese buying of American goods is now under 6% of all Chinese imports, down from the usual 16%. The Americans may have initiated the tariff war, but the Chinese have reacted far faster.Meanwhile China said its Q1-2025 current account surplus hit a record high, more than treble what it was in the same quarter a year ago. US demand saw their merchandise trade surplus leap, while their services deficit narrowed slightly.Across the Pacific in the US, that foreigners are avoiding travel there has been confirmed by new data that shows an historic drop in inbound travel spending. It has only been a sharper drop in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks and the early stages of the badly-handled response to Covid. The US as a travel destination is a significant reason they have run services surpluses. The travel boycott may build over fears it is unsafe, amid numerous reports of immigration officers detaining tourists or denying entry even for transit.Further the American spring real estate season is shaping up to be 'a dud'. High unsold inventories, high price expectations, and still-high mortgage rates are putting off buyers during this prime selling period.The US barbeque season is approaching and the cost of beef is rising and rising. Tariffs are raising prices and drought is thinning local cattle supply. That means the Americans are more dependent than ever on imported beef, especially ground beef. They are price takers so are paying both the premium for the supply shortfall, plus the full imported tariffs.Looking north, although the Canadian jobless rate rose a touch more than expected to 6.9% in April (and a 3 year high), and there was only a minor rise in overall payroll employment, there was in fact a strong rise in full-time jobs and an equally notable fall in part-time roles.The Canadian dollar fell on the jobless rise. The overall softness however probably means the Bank of Canada will cut its 2.75% policy rate again at their next meeting on June 5 (NZT).The UST 10yr yield is at 4.38%, unchanged from this time Saturday and up +16 bps for the week. The price of gold will start today at US$3323/oz, and down -US$15 from Saturday.Oil prices are holding today at just on US$61/bbl in the US and the international Brent price is still just under US$64/bbl.The Kiwi dollar is now at 59.1 USc, down -10 bps from Saturday at this time, down -30 bps from a week ago. Against the Aussie we are unchanged at 92.2 AUc. Against the euro we are still at 52½ euro cents. That all means our TWI-5 starts today just under 67.6 and little-changed from Saturday, down -20 bps from this time last week.The bitcoin price starts today at US$104,041and up +0.9% from Saturday. Volatility over the past 24 hours has been modest at just under +/- 1.7%.You can find links to the articles mentioned today in our show notes.You can get more news affecting the economy in New Zealand from interest.co.nz.Kia ora. I'm David Chaston. And we will do this again tomorrow.

Stéphane Bern raconte, 75 ans, jour pour jour, après son discours entré dans l'Histoire qui donna le coup d'envoi de la construction européenne, le destin de Robert Schuman, homme politique de premier plan, premier artisan de la réconciliation franco-allemande devenu le “père de l'Europe”… Quelle était sa définition de la politique ? Comment la Communauté européenne du charbon et de l'acier, dont Robert Schuman est à l'initiative, a-t-elle abouti à notre Union européenne ? Quelles traces reste-t-il encore de Schuman en Europe aujourd'hui ? Pour en parler, Stéphane Bern reçoit Jean-Dominique Giuliani, Président de la Fondation Robert Schuman. Au Cœur de l'Histoire est réalisée par Guillaume Vasseau. Rédaction en chef : Benjamin Delsol. Auteur du récit : Jean-Pierre Vrignaud. Journaliste : Clara Leger.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Stéphane Bern raconte, 75 ans, jour pour jour, après son discours entré dans l'Histoire qui donna le coup d'envoi de la construction européenne, le destin de Robert Schuman, homme politique de premier plan, premier artisan de la réconciliation franco-allemande devenu le “père de l'Europe”… Quelle était sa définition de la politique ? Comment la Communauté européenne du charbon et de l'acier, dont Robert Schuman est à l'initiative, a-t-elle abouti à notre Union européenne ? Quelles traces reste-t-il encore de Schuman en Europe aujourd'hui ? Pour en parler, Stéphane Bern reçoit Jean-Dominique Giuliani, Président de la Fondation Robert Schuman. Au Cœur de l'Histoire est réalisée par Guillaume Vasseau. Rédaction en chef : Benjamin Delsol. Auteur du récit : Jean-Pierre Vrignaud. Journaliste : Clara Leger.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Kia ora,Welcome to Friday's Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from Interest.co.nz.And today we lead with news the US Fed looks more trapped in policy choices than it has for a long time.But first up today, a US-UK trade deal was announced to great fanfare. But in fact it isn't much. Rather it is a small set of carve-outs from the previous base case: Car tariffs on British-made cars would come in at 10% rather than 27.5%, steel tariffs would go to zero and the threat of future pharmaceutical tariffs would recede. The overall headline US tariff of 10% seems to still be in place; the UK has offered more market access to the US and a Boeing airplane order. But the US did not get changes on food standards or the UK's digital services taxation. The whole thing is very underwhelming. All headlines, no substance.But the equity markets liked it, even if the bond markets didn't. The USD rose on the news. Perhaps the equity markets also see progress coming in tomorrow's Swiss meeting between China and US representatives?Meanwhile, US jobless claims fell last week and by a bit more than seasonal factors would have assumed, coming in right at the level expected by analysts. There are now 1.846 mln people on these benefits, whereas a year ago there were 1.743 mln on them, a +5.9% rise.American labour productivity fell -0.8 in the March 2025 quarter as output decreased -0.3% and hours worked increased +0.6%. It is their first decrease in productivity since the volatile pandemic years, and prior to that, the first Trump presidency.March wholesale inventories rose marginally (+0.4%) but so did sales in the pre-tariff rush, so the inventory-to-sales balance was little-changed and not exhibiting any stress.Also not changing much were American inflation expectations in April, which isn't as sanguine as it sounds because they came in at the same elevated 3.6% level they jumped to in March. However, households' perceptions about their current financial situations deteriorated, with the share of consumers reporting that they are somewhat or much worse off compared to one year ago increasing. Similarly, households' expectations about their future financial situations deteriorated, with the share of those believing they will be somewhat or much worse off a year from now also rising.In Malaysia, their central bank held its policy rate at 3% overnight, as was expected. They have low inflation, 1.4%, and a good +4.4% economic expansion but one that is fading. And they are vulnerable to the tariff war. In the meantime, Malaysian industrial production is still expanding at a healthy clip.In Europe, German industrial production is on the come-back up +3.0% in March from February, and for the first time since May 2023, hardly lower than year-ago levels. Of course, this is data that predates the onset of the US tariff war.In England, their central bank cut its policy rate by -25 bps to 4.25%, also as expected. But two of their nine members voted for no change. It is their fourth rate cut since August 2023, when their rate reached 5.25% in the previous cycle. They currently have a 2.6% inflation rate, slowly easing, and a +1.4% economic expansion rate.With the Bank of England following the ECB down, along with Canada, soon Australia, and likely New Zealand, it does point out that the US Fed is now boxed in by US fiscal policy, basically unable to cut rates there because of the immediate inflation risks.In Australia, they changed their laws making it clearer that buy-now-pay-later contracts are covered by their National Credit Code (which is Schedule 1 to their National Credit Act). ASIC has now issued regulatory guidance for the BNPL sector.We should probably note that lithium prices have fallen further, with the bubble well and truly over, and prices back to their pre-bubble 2021 levelsThe reduction impetus is going out of global container freight rate changes, down just -1% last week to be -23% lower than year-ago levels. Bulk cargo rates stopped rising in the past week.The UST 10yr yield is at 4.37%, up +10 bps from this time yesterday.The price of gold will start today at US$3303/oz, and down -US$81 from yesterday.Oil prices are firmer today, up +US$1.50 at just under US$60/bbl in the US and the international Brent price is now just under US$63/bbl.The Kiwi dollar is now at 59.1 USc, down -60 bps from yesterday at this time, down a full -1c from Wednesday. Against the Aussie we are down -20 bps at 92.3 AUc. Against the euro we are unchanged at 52.6 euro cents. That all means our TWI-5 starts today just on 67.6 and down another -20 bps.The bitcoin price starts today at US$101,054 and up +4.6% from yesterday. Volatility over the past 24 hours has been moderate at just under +/- 3.0%.You can find links to the articles mentioned today in our show notes.You can get more news affecting the economy in New Zealand from interest.co.nz.Kia ora. I'm David Chaston. And we will do this again on Monday.

Kia ora,Welcome to Thursday's Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from Interest.co.nz.And today we lead with news the global economy's track is no clearer today.First up, the US central bank kept it key policy rate unchanged at 4.50% for a third consecutive meeting in line with expectations. They are keeping their wait-and-see approach but watching to see if the tariff taxes drive up inflation and slow economic growth. They say they still see expanded economic activity despite signs net exports are volatile. So far they haven't seen the jobless rate move "and labour market conditions remain solid". But they are seeing elevated inflation, and they foresee risks of higher unemployment and higher inflation.Equity markets dropped on the release, as did benchmark bond yields. The USD hardly moved however.Earlier, it was reported that US mortgage application volumes jumped +11% last week from the previous week, ending the three consecutive slumps from earlier in the month. The rebound came after there was another small drop in benchmark mortgage rates.Across the Pacific, China's FX reserves rose in April to their highest level in more than six months (in USD).And staying in China, their central bank said it will cut the reserve requirement ratio (RRR) by -50 basis points, injecting about ¥1 tln in liquidity into their domestic economy. But the cut won't come until May 15 and will then be the first RRR cut in 2025. They also said they will lower the rate on seven-day reverse repurchase agreements by 10 basis points to 1.40%, effective tomorrow, Thursday, May 8. This is the first cut to this key policy rate since September 2024 and could lead to cuts in market and other regulatory rates.And despite denials on both sides, both China and the US said they will meet in Switzerland to discuss stuff on Saturday. Interestingly, the Chinese side will be represented by their lead person for China-US economic and trade affairs, but the US side won't be led by its USTR, but the more senior Treasury Secretary.In the EU there were no surprises in their March retail sales volume data, holding flat again.However, there was positive data out of Germany, where factory orders rose +3.6% in March from February, well above market expectations of a +1.3% gain and putting behind it February's lackluster result. It was their strongest increase since December, with broad-based gains across sectors.Meanwhile, Poland cut its official interest rate by -50 bps to 5.25%. Falling inflation and weak economic activity prompted the move, but it was unusual because they have elections due on May 18 and they are battling Russian election interference.In Australia, regulator ASIC said it has imposed additional conditions on Macquarie Bank's Australian financial services licence after multiple and significant compliance failures – some going undetected for many years and one for a decade.And it seems Peter Dutton wasn't the only party leader to lose his seat at the weekend election. The Greens leader will too. In fact, like the Liberals, the Greens vote fell rather sharply at that election.Separately, the OECD said the global trade in fake goods reached almost US$½ tln in the latest data they have - which is for 2021, posing risks to consumer safety and compromising intellectual property. The breakdown in trade cooperation since won't have lessened the problem.The UST 10yr yield was at 4.28%, down -3 bps from this time yesterday before the US Fed announcement, then slipped slightly further to 4.27%.The price of gold will start today at US$3384/oz, and down -US30 from yesterday.Oil prices are firmer today, down -50 USc at just on US$58.50/bbl in the US and the international Brent price is now just under US$61.50/bbl.The Kiwi dollar is now at 59.7 USc, down -30 bps from yesterday at this time. Against the Aussie we are unchanged at 92½ AUc. Against the euro we are down -20 bps at 52.6 euro cents. That all means our TWI-5 starts today just on 67.8 and down -20 bps.The bitcoin price starts today at US$96,653 and up +2.2% from yesterday. Volatility over the past 24 hours has been modest at +/- 1.6%.You can find links to the articles mentioned today in our show notes.You can get more news affecting the economy in New Zealand from interest.co.nz.Kia ora. I'm David Chaston. And we will do this again tomorrow.

Stéphane Bern raconte le destin tourmenté de celle qui fut héroïne de sa propre vie, entre création, ennui et folie, la véritable histoire d'Adèle H., pour reprendre le titre du film de François Truffaut, la fille de Victor Hugo. Comment Adèle Hugo a-t-elle repris son destin en main pour retrouver sa liberté ? Quelles traces a-t-elle laissées avec ses écrits ? Pourquoi a-t-elle toujours été réduite à sa folie ? Pour en parler, Stéphane Bern reçoit Laura El Makki, journaliste et auteure de "Adèle Hugo, ses écrits, son histoire" (Seghers). Au Cœur de l'Histoire est réalisée par Loïc Vimard. Rédaction en chef : Benjamin Delsol. Auteur du récit : Jean-Christophe Piot. Journaliste : Clara Leger. Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Stéphane Bern raconte le destin tourmenté de celle qui fut héroïne de sa propre vie, entre création, ennui et folie, la véritable histoire d'Adèle H., pour reprendre le titre du film de François Truffaut, la fille de Victor Hugo. Comment Adèle Hugo a-t-elle repris son destin en main pour retrouver sa liberté ? Quelles traces a-t-elle laissées avec ses écrits ? Pourquoi a-t-elle toujours été réduite à sa folie ? Pour en parler, Stéphane Bern reçoit Laura El Makki, journaliste et auteure de "Adèle Hugo, ses écrits, son histoire" (Seghers). Au Cœur de l'Histoire est réalisée par Loïc Vimard. Rédaction en chef : Benjamin Delsol. Auteur du récit : Jean-Christophe Piot. Journaliste : Clara Leger. Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

In this must-listen episode of AI for Business Growth, host Dr. Andre Bates is joined by Damond Rasheed, Executive Director at Opyl (makers of Trial Key, an AI SaaS platform for clinical trial design). Together, they unpack how artificial intelligence is transforming rare disease clinical trials, solving real-world bottlenecks in patient recruitment, adaptive trial design, and biostatistical validation using advanced machine learning models and real-world evidence (RWE).Damond shares candid insights from his journey—starting as a card-counting economist turned AI innovator—and details how AI can simulate and optimize clinical trial outcomes, even with limited datasets, fragmented information, or under-researched rare diseases.Learn how platforms like Trial Key are helping biotech and pharma companies:Predict clinical trial success probabilitiesOptimize patient cohort sizes and timelinesIntegrate digital biomarkers and real-world data for better decision-makingAddress ethical considerations and data biasExpand globally across the US, UK, and beyondWhether you're a clinical research professional, digital health entrepreneur, AI data scientist, or healthcare investor, this episode is packed with actionable takeaways on leveraging AI to reduce costs, shorten trial timelines, and increase approval success—especially in rare and complex disease landscapes.What You'll Learn in This Episode:How AI models predict clinical trial success with high accuracy (AUC ~0.8)Why rare disease trials benefit disproportionately from AI optimizationChallenges in accessing high-quality patient-level dataThe ethical imperative of simulating trials before involving human patientsHow language models like ChatGPT are being used to analyze unstructured clinical trial dataAI vs. traditional power tests in enrollment planningUse of synthetic data to reduce bias in training datasetsHow Opal is driving trial innovation globally from Australia to the US and UKAbout the Podcast: AI for Business Growth is a podcast focused on exploring how artificial intelligence can revolutionise healthcare by addressing disparities and creating equitable systems. Join us as we unpack groundbreaking technologies, real-world applications, and expert insights to inspire a healthier, more equitable future.This show brings together leading experts and change-makers to demystify AI and show how it's being used to transform healthcare. Whether you're in the medical field, technology sector, or just curious about AI's role in social good, this podcast offers valuable insights.AI For Business Growth is the podcast from pioneering Pharma Artificial Intelligence entrepreneur Dr. Andree Bates created to help organisations understand how the use of AI based technologies can easily save them time and grow their brands and business. This show blends deep experience in the sector with demystifying AI for all pharma people, from start up biotech right through to Big Pharma. In this podcast Dr Andree will teach you the tried and true secrets to building a pharma company using AI that anyone can use, at any budget. As the author of many peer-reviewed journals and having addressed over 500 industry conferences across the globe, Dr Andree Bates uses her obsession with all things AI and futuretech to help you to navigate through the, sometimes confusing but, magical world of AI powered tools to grow pharma businesses. This podcast features many experts who have developed powerful AI powered tools that are the secret behind some time saving and supercharged revenue generating business results. Those who share their stories and expertise show how AI can be applied to sales, marketing, production, social media, psychology, customer insights and so much...

Kia ora,Welcome to Wednesday's Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from Interest.co.nz.And today we lead with news we are in for a day of significant announcements, but locally and internationally.But first up today, the overnight full dairy auction brought higher prices, up +4.6% in USD terms and up +3.0% in NZD terms. Of note, the butter price hit a new all-time record high of US$74992/tonne. Also, cheddar cheese rose a very sharp +12.0% from the prior full event, and the dominant WMP price was up a heady +6.2%. This has been a very positive outcome, even if it was on relatively low off-season volumes.There seemed to be two big background drivers. First, EU production is slipping and today's NZ auction prices seem to be equalising with European pricing. And secondly, there was a substantial increase in demand from Southeast Asian buyers, shifting from EU supply. Today's result will bring upside to the payout - if it is maintaintained in future events.Elsewhere, there was a good rise in US retail sales last week, up +6.9% from the same week a year ago in the Redbook survey. But as we have noted previously, it is now hard to separate the inflationary effect of the tariff taxes from volume gains. It is about now that the tariff-tax impact will start happening. All eyes are on Apple, because they won't be able to avoid price hikes much longer now.Retaliatory tariff taxes also juiced up US exports in both goods and services in March but it was minor and similar to February. US imports however shot up to a new all-time record high. So the American trade deficit also hit a new record exceeding -$140 bln for the monthNone of this is helping sentiment. The latest survey, this one the RealClearMarkets/TIPP Economic Optimism Index retreated in May from April when a gain was anticipated. It was at its lowest in seven months.Meanwhile, the US logistics managers index returned to more usual levels, but allowing it to do that were rises in inventory and freight costs, rather than the efficiency components.There was a well-supported US Treasury 10 year bond auction earlier today, and that delivered a median yield of 4.28% which was down -6 bps from the prior equivalent event a month ago.Tomorrow will be dominated by the US Fed's meeting outcome. Changed interest rates are unlikely, but there will be intense interest in how they view the present and future economic landscape.In Canada, the widely-watched local Ivey PMI turned into contraction in April.In China, the Caixin Services PMI expansion eased back in April, down from March's three-month high to be below analyst forecasts. This is now the softest expansion in their services sector in seven months. But this Caixin version reported a slightly faster expansion than the official version.There is a lot going on today, and amongst that we are expecting a significant Chinese briefing by their central bank and other regulators about new moves to respond to their economic pressures triggered by the tariff war.In Europe, their April services PMI didn't fall into contraction as expected. Rather it stayed just on the positive side. But it is an anemic expansion all the same.In Australia, household spending slipped in March from February, to be +3.5% higher than March 2024. Of special note was the very sharp -1.3% dive in Queensland.There was an even sharper retreat in building consents in Australia in March with a big -15% dive in consents for building apartments.The UST 10yr yield is now at 4.31%, down -3 bps from this time yesterday.The price of gold will start today at US$3414/oz, and up +US$101 from yesterday, and heading back towards its April 23 record high.Oil prices are firmer today, up +US$2 at just on US$59/bbl in the US and the international Brent price is now just under US$62.50/bbl.The Kiwi dollar is now at 60 USc, up +40 bps from yesterday at this time. Against the Aussie we are up +0 bps at 92½ AUc. Against the euro we are up +50 bps at 52.8 euro cents. That all means our TWI-5 starts today just under 68 and up +10 bps. The Japanese yen has strengthened to limit the TWI-5 shift.The bitcoin price starts today down a mere -0.3% from yesterday at US$94,563. Volatility over the past 24 hours has been low at +/- 0.9%.Join us at 10:45am for the release of the important March quarter jobs report for New Zealand. We are expecting no rise in employment and a rise in the unemployment rate to 5.3%. Variations from that might be market-moving.And then at 2pm we will be covering the RBNZ's half-yearly Financial Stability Report. This will be Christian Hawkesby's first big set piece presentation as Governor, a role he holds until at least October.You can find links to the articles mentioned today in our show notes.You can get more news affecting the economy in New Zealand from interest.co.nz.Kia ora. I'm David Chaston. And we will do this again tomorrow.

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Kia ora,Welcome to Tuesday's Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from Interest.co.nz.And today we lead with news all eyes are now turning to the US Fed and the results of their meeting about to start.But first up in the US, the widely-watched ISM services PMI for April came in better than expected with a modest expansion, off a nine month low in March. New orders drove the result as did higher inventories. Employment contracted again. Activity was little-changed but still expanding. However price pressures jumped to their highest since February 2023.This contrasts with the globally-benchmarked S&P Global/Markit version which reported its slowest growth for 17 months amid subdued demand and a slump in business confidence and rising costs. Financial markets are preferring to look at the ISM one, however.All eyes now turn to Thursday's (NZT) US Federal Reserve board meeting where most observers think they will hold policy unchanged to see how the price impact of tariffs works out.There was a well supported UST 3yr bond auction this morning and that delivered a median yield of 3.77%, up slightly from 3.70% at the prior equivalent event a month ago.In Washington, there are still no tariff deals. There are negotiations but it seems no-one is rolling over in the way the new US Administration assumed.And as you will already probably know, Warren Buffett has announced his retirement as CEO at the end of this year, when he will be aged 95 years. But he will remain chairman of Berkshire Hathaway.In Canada, things aren't good with their service sector suffering a steep contraction of activity in April.And recession fears are putting a real downer on their real estate markets.Across the Pacific, China is still on holiday. Singapore's April retail sales weakened from March, down a sharpish -2.8% to leave them up just 1.1% from the same month a year ago. Car sales were a significant factor in the month-on-month drop, but not all of it.The results of the weekend's Singaporean general election are in and there was no surprise that they had engineered a dominant win for their ruling PAP party, enough to retain their two-thirds-and-more majority. They won 87 of the 98 seats 'contested' with 67% of the vote. Their courts ensured the opposition could only run weak candidates. They have a 'democracy' in name only.Post-election in Australia, the ASX200 fell -1.0%, and their benchmark 10 year bond rose +10 bps from pre-election levels. Investors think they are facing at least six more years of a Labor-led government, three at least with a majority-Labor government.The key trends in the Aussie election were a stark gender divide with women overwhelmingly repelled by the Liberals, immigrant votes, including Chinese votes, increasingly attracted to Labor, and the rise and rise of Teal candidates (who are social liberals, economic conservatives). The opposition Liberal Party are likely to compound their mistakes by selecting two older socially conservative men to the top leadership.The other notable trend from the Aussie election was the near wipeout of the Greens. Even their leader is having trouble holding his seat.Global food prices rose in April but are only back to the same level they were in 2023 and well below March 2022 levels. But the rise was largely down to rises for meat (up +4.3% from year-ago levels), and especially dairy (up +23% on the same basis).The UST 10yr yield is now at 4.34%, unchanged from this time yesterday.Oil prices are weaker again, down -US$1 at just on US$57/bbl in the US and the international Brent price is now just under US$60/bbl. These are still four year lows, hurt by the combination of easing global demand along with rising output.The Kiwi dollar is now at 59.6 USc, down -20 bps from yesterday at this time. Against the Aussie we are down -20 bps at 92.3 AUc. Against the euro we are little-changed at 52.3 euro cents. That all means our TWI-5 starts today just under 67.9 and up +10 bps.The bitcoin price starts today down -1.0% from yesterday at US$94,803. Volatility over the past 24 hours has been modest at +/- 1.1%.You can find links to the articles mentioned today in our show notes.You can get more news affecting the economy in New Zealand from interest.co.nz.Kia ora. I'm David Chaston. And we will do this again tomorrow.

Kia ora,Welcome to Friday's Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from Interest.co.nz.And today we lead with news the gold price is tumbling today, ending its recent spectacular rise.But first, American initial jobless claims rose to 223,600 last week, more than expected. There are now 1.907 mln people on these benefits, +153,000 more than at this time last year, a rose of +8.7%.But job cuts announced in April came in less than you might have thought at 105,400, certainly less than for March. But they are +62% higher than year-ago levels.The widely-watched ISM manufacturing PMI for April slipped into a deeper contraction than in March, although slightly less so than expected. Output shrank more sharply and prices rose faster. Meanwhile, new orders declined at a slower pace although new export orders fell steeply. This survey was quite a bit more negative than the S&P Global/Markit version we noted yesterday.One sector that has lost much of its momentum is the US construction industry. It atrophied somewhat in March, again.The expectation is that tomorrow's US non-farm payrolls report will deliver a rise of +130,000, about half the levels they had at the back end of 2024. But there may be downside risks to this estimate. A very weak result will put the Fed in a real bind, having to choose between rescuing jobs in a faltering economy, or pushing back on rising inflation. The last time they had serious stagflation was in the late 1970s, and then the Fed chose fighting inflation over preserving jobs and growth. It caused social unrest, but it beat inflation, and ended stagflation's curse - until now. But fifty years later, few people understand that curse and it's corrosive effects.Across the Pacific, the Bank of Japan held its key interest rate steady yesterday as the new American tariff policy casts a shadow over the Japanese economy. The central bank kept its policy rate at 0.5% during its first board meeting since Washington announced a wave of "reciprocal" tariffs in early April. The yen fell. The BOJ also stood pat at its March meeting following a +25 bps hike in January.And don't forget, China is on holiday, until Tuesday. So data releases there are sparse. It may be a good time for some of them to take a break; outbound export shipments to the US are reportedly down -50%. Despite that, there are signs the US is desperate to get trade talks going but Beijing is playing hard to engage.Australia reported a merchandise trade surplus of +AU$10.8 bln in March. This was a good improvement from the relatively low +AU$8.4 bln in March 2024, but similar to the average March in the prior five years (+AU$10.6 bln). (Australia usually reports seasonally adjusted values, and are much lower than the actual values this year, for some reason.)The Aussie federal election is in its final day now. Pundits seem to think the incumbent government will be returned but with a reduced majority, maybe even requiring a coalition partner. We will know soon enough.Global container freight rates fell -3% last week from the prior week to be -23% lower than year ago levels. Bulk freight rates were little-changed.The UST 10yr yield is now at 4.23%, up +5 bps from this time yesterday.The price of gold will start today at US$3214/oz, and down -US$95 from yesterday.Oil prices are holding lower at just on US$58.50/bbl in the US and the international Brent price is now just under US$61.50/bbl. These remain four year lows, down to level last seen in April 2021.The Kiwi dollar is now at 59 USc, down -40 bps from yesterday at this time. Against the Aussie we are down -20 bps at 92.6 AUc. Against the euro we are little-changed at 52.3 euro cents. That all means our TWI-5 starts today just on 67.4 and down -10 bps.The bitcoin price starts today up +2.8% from yesterday at US$96,810. Volatility over the past 24 hours has been modest at +/- 1.9%.This briefing is taking a few days off for a short break. We will resume on Tuesday, May 5, 2025.You can find links to the articles mentioned today in our show notes.You can get more news affecting the economy in New Zealand from interest.co.nz.Kia ora. I'm David Chaston. And we will do this again on Tuesday.

Dans ce nouveau numéro de “Au Cœur de l'actu”, actualité oblige, le sujet du racisme et de l'Islamophobie sera le fil rouge de cette émission après le meurtre d'Aboubakar Cissé.▶ Soutenez Le Média :

Ep.215 - David Autissier explore l'impact des nouvelles technologies, en particulier de l'IA, sur la conduite du changement dans les organisations. Il présente le concept de Change Tech, qui englobe l'utilisation de l'IA pour améliorer les processus de changement et l'adoption de l'IA dans les entreprises. Il aborde aussi les défis liés à l'adoption de ces technologies, ainsi que les questions éthiques qui en découlent.David évoque aussi l'importance de trouver un équilibre entre les aspects de construction (build) et d'exploitation (run) dans les organisations. À titre d'exemple, il partage son expérience avec Monsef Belkayat, un entrepreneur marocain en hypercroissance. Il discute des défis liés à la gestion de l'hypercroissance et propose des modèles d'organisation adaptés, notamment le concept de 'built and run'. Finalement, il aborde la gestion des talents et des experts dans les entreprises, soulignant l'importance de reconnaître les compétences non étiquetées. David explore l'innovation managériale à travers le management binomial, une méthode d'observation réciproque entre pairs.David AutissierDavid Autissier est Maître de conférences à l'IAE Gustave Eiffel de l'Université de Paris Est Créteil où il enseigne le management, les systèmes d'information et la conduite du changement et il est aussi intervenant à l'ESSEC où il dirige la Chaire ESSEC du changement et la Chaire ESSEC Innovation Managériale et Excellence Opérationnelle.  David est auteur, co-auteur ou coordonnateur de plus de 66 ouvrages sur le management et le changement. À retenirLa Change Tech combine technologie et gestion du changement.L'IA générative est devenue essentielle dans l'éducation.L'automatisation des livrables de changement est en plein essor.Les outils d'IA peuvent faciliter la production de livrables.Le concept de Shadow AI soulève des questions éthiques.L'adoption de l'IA nécessite une réflexion sur les modèles de gestion du changement.Il est crucial de mesurer l'impact de l'IA sur la productivité.L'équilibre entre build et run est essentiel pour les organisations. L'hypercroissance pose des défis uniques aux entreprises.La gestion des talents doit évoluer avec les besoins du marché.Les organisations doivent penser en termes de filières d'expertise.Le management binomial favorise l'observation et l'apprentissage mutuel.Autres épisodes à écouterÉpisode 45 : changement et innovation managériale avec David AutissierÉpisode 104: Du changement à la mutation des organisations avec David AutissierÉpisode 148: Au Cœur du Changement – Internalisation, IA et Innovation dans les Pratiques Managériales avec David AutissierAccédez aux notes ici: https://www.intelliaconsulting.com/podcast Note Communauté IAE-Pro est maintenant en ligne: Cliquez ici pour maîtriser votre action stratégique et amplifier votre impact Suivez-nous: Développez votre impact stratégique - Abonnez-vous à notre lettre hebdomadaire Visitez notre page LinkedIn Visitez notre page YouTube

Kia ora,Welcome to Thursday's Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from Interest.co.nz.And today we lead with news the consequences of US policy changes are now starting to show up in the data.The big overnight news is the Q1-2025 US GDP report. The American economy shrank at an annualised rate of -0.3% in the period, the first retreat since Q1-2022. This was a sharp reversal from +2.4% growth in the previous quarter and well below market expectations of +0.3% growth. A surge in imports was one key factor as businesses rushed to stockpile goods in anticipation of higher costs from the tariff announcements. But that didn't include consumers because their spending growth cooled to 1.8%, the slowest pace since Q2-2023. Federal government spending fell -5.1%, the steepest drop since Q1-2022.That 'cooled' consumer spending reversed in March with a tariff-stocking-up rise for them too (especially for cars) ahead of the April cost increases. PCE inflation cooled a little, but not yet back to mid-2024 levels. Personal disposable income rose less than spending in March.Financial markets reacted negatively to the larger than expected GDP shifts.This weekend we get the April non-farm payrolls report and currently markets expect a smallish rise of +130,000. But that may be an over-estimate. The ADP survey of private business only added +62,000 workers to their payrolls in April, less than half of the downwardly revised 147,000 payrolls in March and well below market expectations of +115,000.April data is weaker than for March, so prospects for Q2-2025 economic activity do not look flash for the giant US economy. US mortgage applications sank again last week, and for a third straight week. A pullback in new orders and production levels in April saw the Chicago PMI contract for its 17th consecutive month.But US pending home sales jumped in March from February, ahead of tariffs which are expected to make new home purchases more expensive. But they are -0.6% lower than year-ago levels which itself was a weak base.And still in the US, it is becoming clearer who will be paying the tariffs. Retail giant Walmart has raised the white flag, telling Chinese suppliers to resume shipments suggesting to them it will 'absorb' the new border costs. Of course they will be passed on to consumers.Across the Pacific, we are looking ahead to the Bank of Japan rate decision later today, although the landscape has changed there and they are unlikely to raise their +0.5% policy rate now.Japan's industrial production was weakish in March, coming in lower than expected from the prior month to be little-changed from March a year ago. At the same time they reported retail sales +3.1% ahead of the same month a year ago which was lower than expected, also with current weakness from February.Nearby, Korea said their industrial production came in better than expected in March although not as strong as for February. Korean March retail sales however gave back a small bit of the outsized rise in February.In China, their May Day holiday starts today and runs to May 5, inclusive. (They were required to work on April 27 (Sunday) to give them five consecutive "days of rest". They may not be resting; travel bookings for domestic trips are up through the roof this year. (Don't forget, in China, the standard working week is 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week, which is a five-day work week (Monday-Friday). However, it's important to note that the 996 work culture, where employees work from 9am to 9pm, six days a week, is a common reality, especially in their tech industry.)Once again the official factory PMI for China came in with a small contraction (a definite slowing), while the private Caixin version came in with a small expansion, although a slight slowing. Separately, the official services PMI came in with a slightly better expansion. In all cases, new order levels retreated.In Europe, the German economy expanded slightly in Q1-2025 from Q4-2024. Inflation was steady in April at 2.2%, and retail sales were up +2.2% on a volume basis from March year-ago levels, but little change from February.That all helped the overall EU GDP to expand +1.4% in Q1-2025 from a year ago, up +0.4% from Q4-2024. It is rate that the EU outperforms the US, and this isn't so much because the EU is rising, more that the US is falling.Whichever way you sliced it, Australia's inflation came in at 2.4% in March from a year ago. That was true for the quarterly CPI, and the monthly inflation indicator. Both were little-changed from the respective prior releases. There's now talk of a post-election rate cut from the current 4.10% cash rate target.The pre-tariff shoring up saw air cargo demand spike in March, led by activity in Asia/Pacific, and the US. Come April and May, this spike is expected to reverse quite sharply. Passenger air travel is flattening right out, especially in North America. But it is being held up by strong China and India domestic demand, and still-good Asia/Pacific international demand.The UST 10yr yield is now at 4.17%, unchanged bp from this time yesterday.The price of gold will start today at US$3309/oz, and down -US$10 from yesterday.Oil prices are down more than -US$2 at just under US$58.50/bbl in the US and the international Brent price is down more than -US$3, now just over US$61/bbl. These are four year lows, down to level last seen in April 2021.The Kiwi dollar is now at 59.4 USc, unchanged from yesterday at this time. Against the Aussie we are down -20 bps at 92.8 AUc. Against the euro we are little-changed at 52.3 euro cents. That all means our TWI-5 starts today just on 67.6 and essentially unchanged.The bitcoin price starts today down -1.3% from yesterday at US$94,182. Volatility over the past 24 hours has been modest at +/- 1.2%.You can find links to the articles mentioned today in our show notes.You can get more news affecting the economy in New Zealand from interest.co.nz.Kia ora. I'm David Chaston. And we will do this again tomorrow.

C'est le retour de l'hebdo !Antoine, Fred et Jean Balczesak tiennent les rubriques habituelles : achats, craquages, réception de pledges, actus du jdr (économie du jdr & frais de douane aux US), actus des financements participatifs et bien sur nos chroniques !Antoine vous parle du supplément Au Cœur des Forges sacrées pour l'empire des cerisiers (chez Arkhane Asylum Publishing)Jean vous parle du supplément Bounty Hunters pour Traveller (chez Mongoose Publishing) ainsi qu'un avis sur Free League Publishing et l'Anneau Unique.Et enfin, Fred vous parle de The Seeker's Guide to Twisted Taverns 5e (chez Eldermancy Games)2 heures de bonne humeur, bonne écoute !

Dans ce nouveau numéro de “Au Cœur de l'Actu”, On parle d'une affaire qui embarrasse le gouvernement Bayrou. Trois ministres dans la tourmente ! Élisabeth Borne, Catherine Vautrin et Yannick Neuder, respectivement ministres de l'éducation nationale, ministres de la santé, et ministre délégué à la santé et à l'accès aux soins; Tous les trois sont directement visés par une plainte déposée devant la Cour de justice de la République pour « harcèlement moral » et « homicides involontaires ». Cette action en justice a été collectivement lancée par 19 personnes, des soignants, des directeurs d'hôpitaux, des familles de soignants à l'hôpital public, dont certains, victimes de harcèlement, ont mis fin à leurs jours. C'est une véritable “épidémie” de suicides que dénoncent ces personnes et aussi une gestion politique propice à poursuivre la casse d'un système, une politique d'austérité du gouvernement qui continue de briser l'Hôpital public dans un contexte post-Covid déjà catastrophique. Il n'y a pas de statistiques officielles sur les suicides à l'hôpital, mais en 2022, l'association SPS, Soins aux Professionnels de Santé, estimait qu'environ trois professionnels de santé se suicident tous les deux jours, soit environ 550 par an… Des chiffres qui pourraient même être sous-estimés. On en parle tout de suite avec nos invités : l'avocate Christelle Mazza, qui a porté cette plainte collective devant la Cour de Justice de la République, et le médecin urgentiste et Conseiller régional Christophe Prudhomme.▶ Soutenez Le Média :

Bonjour, nous sommes Pierre, Arnaud et... pas Pascal, qui prépare plein de belles choses (il ne faut surtout pas rater ses spectacles incroyables !) et qui a décidé de nous confier les clés du podcast "Au Cœur des Hommes".Avec Pierre, on a bien réfléchi... et on vous présente dans cet épisode notre nouveau compère "en-couple-tout-ça", qui n'est pas vraiment un inconnu.Ensemble, on reçoit Romain, venu nous parler des compromis. Avec lui, nous discutons de célibat choisi, de ne pas avoir de temps pour ses relations amoureuses, de sacrifier ses passions et ses projets à l'amour...« Au Coeur des Hommes », ce sont 3 amis (Pierre, Pascal et Arnaud) qui ont décidé de poser à des copains des questions concernant les rapports amoureux. Depuis le départ de Pascal pour de nouveaux projets incroyables, Thomas a rejoint Pierre et Arnaud pour continuer cette belle aventure.À chaque épisode, nous recevons un nouvel invité et nous abordons un nouveau thème avec bienveillance.Avertissement : Il se peut qu'on dise des choses qui ne plairont pas à tout le monde… mais on va les dire quand-même.Un jeudi sur deux, écoutez nous sur Apple Podcasts - Spotify - Deezer - Podcast addict - Google podcasts - YouTube (sur le compte de Compagnie Club) - AcastMerci de nous écouter, abonnez-vous, commentez-nous et partagez-nous !Vous pouvez nous rejoindre sur instagram : @aucoeurdeshommespodcastou par mail : aucoeurdeshommespodcast@gmail.com« Au Coeur des Hommes » est un podcast de Compagnie Club. Cet épisode a été enregistré dans les studios de rstlss.com.Questions subsidiaires : Et toi, qu'est-ce que tu es prêt(e) à lâcher, par amour ? Réponds sur instagram @aucoeurdeshommespodcastPour découvrir le podcast de notre invité @romain_venture :https://dzr.page.link/RYAgPQhVCm75mFhN7Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out.Au Coeur des Hommes est un podcast Compagnie Club. Enregistré à Rstlss studio Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Stéphane Bern raconte le destin de Jean-François Lesueur, grand compositeur qui a connu le succès à l'opéra avant de devenir l'un des musiciens préférés de Napoléon 1er, pour qui il a tout spécialement composé des airs accompagnant la grandiose cérémonie du sacre de l'Empereur… Comment Napoléon s'est-il intéressé au musicien Jean-François Lesueur ? Comment Le Sueur a-t-il mis sa créativité au service de l'Empereur des Français ? La production intellectuelle et artistique a-t-elle toujours été attachée au service de l'image, de la politique et de la gloire française ? Pour en parler, Stéphane Bern reçoit Maryvonne de Saint-Pulgent, haute fonctionnaire, musicienne et auteure de "Les musiciens et le pouvoir en France, de Lully à Boulez" (Gallimard). Au Cœur de l'Histoire est réalisée par Loïc Vimard. Rédaction en chef : Benjamin Delsol. Auteur du récit : Pierre-Vincent Letourneau. Journaliste : Clara Leger. Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Stéphane Bern raconte le destin de Jean-François Lesueur, grand compositeur qui a connu le succès à l'opéra avant de devenir l'un des musiciens préférés de Napoléon 1er, pour qui il a tout spécialement composé des airs accompagnant la grandiose cérémonie du sacre de l'Empereur… Comment Napoléon s'est-il intéressé au musicien Jean-François Lesueur ? Comment Le Sueur a-t-il mis sa créativité au service de l'Empereur des Français ? La production intellectuelle et artistique a-t-elle toujours été attachée au service de l'image, de la politique et de la gloire française ? Pour en parler, Stéphane Bern reçoit Maryvonne de Saint-Pulgent, haute fonctionnaire, musicienne et auteure de "Les musiciens et le pouvoir en France, de Lully à Boulez" (Gallimard). Au Cœur de l'Histoire est réalisée par Loïc Vimard. Rédaction en chef : Benjamin Delsol. Auteur du récit : Pierre-Vincent Letourneau. Journaliste : Clara Leger. Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Toute cette semaine, Au Cœur de l'Histoire met "des soeurs à l'honneur", ces soeurs qui sont entrées dans l'Histoire à plusieurs. Pour le cinquième - et dernier - épisode, et clôturer cette série en beauté, Stéphane Bern raconte le destin de Maria et Rosy Carita, 2 sœurs qui ont révolutionné le monde de la beauté justement : la coiffure, le maquillage ou le bien-être, qu'elles ont transformé en… art ! Quelle place ont occupé les sœurs Carita dans l'univers de la mode et de l'élégance à la française ? Alors que la haute coiffure a longtemps été un métier masculin avec les célèbres figaros, en quoi ces deux sœurs ont été révolutionnaires ? Être deux a-t-il été une des clés de leur succès ? Pour en parler, Stéphane Bern reçoit Laurence Benaim, journaliste, auteure de "Carita, 11 Faubourg Saint Honoré" (Editions Assouline)Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Toute cette semaine, Au Cœur de l'Histoire met "des soeurs à l'honneur", ces soeurs qui sont entrées dans l'Histoire à plusieurs. Pour le cinquième - et dernier - épisode, et clôturer cette série en beauté, Stéphane Bern raconte le destin de Maria et Rosy Carita, 2 sœurs qui ont révolutionné le monde de la beauté justement : la coiffure, le maquillage ou le bien-être, qu'elles ont transformé en… art ! Quelle place ont occupé les sœurs Carita dans l'univers de la mode et de l'élégance à la française ? Alors que la haute coiffure a longtemps été un métier masculin avec les célèbres figaros, en quoi ces deux sœurs ont été révolutionnaires ? Être deux a-t-il été une des clés de leur succès ? Pour en parler, Stéphane Bern reçoit Laurence Benaim, journaliste, auteure de "Carita, 11 Faubourg Saint Honoré" (Editions Assouline)Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

From the spark of curiosity ignited in Detroit to the cultural epicenter of Atlanta, Darralynn Hutson has been scripting stories since “my first article was written in 1990 in the 1900s,” she jokes, weaving words with love and purpose across decades. “I've been writing for over 25 years on Black culture. I love it.” And that passion first bloomed when a young Darralynn immersed herself in magazines like The Source, saying, “How else can you find out about who's the king of New York hip hop?” Her storytelling foundation was deeply personal too—growing up as an only child, “my joy, my passion, my excitement came from outside my house,” and writing became a tool to explore, escape, and express. She fondly recalls imagining “Twilight Zone episodes from a Black perspective,” like one where a family's rat takes over household responsibilities, embodying her early creative genius. That creative fire took her from Cass Tech to Spelman, where “Detroit demanded respect” and the AUC campus became its own cultural ecosystem. “We were developing it,” she says of Atlanta's evolution into a Black cultural mecca, remembering moments like OutKast performing in “hole in the wall concerts” and Spike Lee recruiting students for School Daze. Post-college, it was another Spelman sister, Sheila Brown of Upscale Magazine, who turned Darralynn's passion into profession, teaching her how “to use a mouse, how to interview, how to research,” and most importantly, how to trust her voice. Now an international journalist and TV/film writer, she honors that journey by capturing not only celebrity stories but also deeply personal ones, like writing obituaries for over 27 family members—a responsibility she holds sacred. “Everybody has a role to play,” she says, “I'm the writer of the family.” Whether it's penning features for Essence, profiling unsung icons, or celebrating Detroit's soul, Darralynn's pen remains her passport and purpose. “Writing was always something I did for fun. It was a passion. I didn't know it could be a profession.” Lucky for us, she found a way to turn her passion into pages that speak to our culture, our past, and our power. Detroit is Different is a podcast hosted by Khary Frazier covering people adding to the culture of an American Classic city. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com to hear, see and experience more of what makes Detroit different. Follow, like, share, and subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Sticher. Comment, suggest and connect with the podcast by emailing info@detroitisdifferent.com

Stéphane Bern raconte, alors qu'on célèbre, en cette année 2025, le centenaire de sa naissance, avec de nombreux événements musicaux partout en France, le destin de Pierre Boulez, le compositeur qui s'est entièrement consacré à la musique contemporaine, mais aussi le chef d'orchestre qui a mené le monde de la musique à la baguette… Pourquoi la figure de Pierre Boulez reste-t-elle toujours aussi questionnée ? Comment décrire et qualifier sa musique ? En quoi son approche est-elle devenue une source d'inspiration ? Pour en parler, Stéphane Bern reçoit Laurent Bayle, commissaire général de l'année Boulez et auteur de "Pierre Boulez, aujourd'hui" (Odile Jacob). Au Cœur de l'Histoire est réalisée par Guillaume Vasseau. Rédaction en chef : Benjamin Delsol. Auteur du récit : Pierre-Vincent Letourneau. Journaliste : Clara Leger. Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Stéphane Bern raconte, alors qu'on célèbre, en cette année 2025, le centenaire de sa naissance, avec de nombreux événements musicaux partout en France, le destin de Pierre Boulez, le compositeur qui s'est entièrement consacré à la musique contemporaine, mais aussi le chef d'orchestre qui a mené le monde de la musique à la baguette… Pourquoi la figure de Pierre Boulez reste-t-elle toujours aussi questionnée ? Comment décrire et qualifier sa musique ? En quoi son approche est-elle devenue une source d'inspiration ? Pour en parler, Stéphane Bern reçoit Laurent Bayle, commissaire général de l'année Boulez et auteur de "Pierre Boulez, aujourd'hui" (Odile Jacob). Au Cœur de l'Histoire est réalisée par Guillaume Vasseau. Rédaction en chef : Benjamin Delsol. Auteur du récit : Pierre-Vincent Letourneau. Journaliste : Clara Leger. Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

This week our guest is Duane Reid-Carlson, President of EDC Associates Ltd., an independent electricity-focused consulting firm based in Calgary, Canada. The firm focuses closely on Alberta power markets. EDC recently published its quarterly report and had some critical words about the government's proposed changes for Alberta's electricity market – called the Restructured Energy Market (REM) - describing it as a “highly complex, expensive, inefficient experiment.” The same sentiment was reflected by almost all the 36 organizations that participated in the Alberta Electricity System Operator (AESO)'s feedback process in early 2025. Stakeholders were nearly unanimous in their comments that the changes will make Alberta's electricity markets more expensive and less reliable – the exact attributes the redesign promised to fix. The sharp criticism spans all industry segments – from natural gas generators and renewable energy developers to consumers and transmission companies. Participants also raised the issue of the AESO skipping the regulatory review from the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC), which provides an independent review by a regulatory body as a safeguard to prevent any unintended negative consequences from the redesign.   Peter and Jackie examine the concerns and potential long-term negative implications for Alberta's electricity grid, generators, and consumers with Duane Reid-Carlson. Content referenced in this podcast: Stakeholder submissions to the AESO on the Restructured Energy Market (REM) design, January 2025 Please review our disclaimer at: https://www.arcenergyinstitute.com/disclaimer/ Check us out on social media: X (Twitter): @arcenergyinstLinkedIn: @ARC Energy Research Institute Subscribe to ARC Energy Ideas PodcastApple PodcastsAmazon MusicSpotify 

Bonjour, nous sommes Pierre, Pascal et notre "petite poule de collection" Arnaud.Avec Flo d'Inca, hypnothérapeute et praticien en thérapies brèves, venu nous parler de dépendance affective, nous discutons de phrases trop longues (je plaide coupable...). Nous échangeons aussi de dépendance, d'illusion, de s'offrir de la tendresse et de thérapie…Vous pouvez découvrir son site : floriandinca.fr et son compte instagram @flo.dinca« Au Cœur des Hommes », ce sont 3 amis (Pierre, Pascal et Arnaud) qui ont décidé de poser à des copains des questions concernant les rapports amoureux.À chaque épisode, nous recevons un nouvel invité et nous abordons un nouveau thème avec bienveillance.Avertissement : Il se peut qu'on dise des choses qui ne plairont pas à tout le monde… mais on va les dire quand-même.Un jeudi sur deux, écoutez nous sur Apple Podcasts - Spotify - Deezer - Podcast addict - Google podcasts - YouTube (sur le compte de Compagnie Club) - AcastMerci de nous écouter, abonnez-vous, commentez-nous et partagez-nous !Vous pouvez nous rejoindre sur instagram : @aucoeurdeshommespodcastou par mail : aucoeurdeshommespodcast@gmail.com« Au Coeur des Hommes » est un podcast de Compagnie Club. Cet épisode a été enregistré dans les studios de rstlss.com.Questions subsidiaires : Quand est-ce qu'on arrive à sortir de la dépendance (c'est pour un copain à nous) ? Tu en penses quoi ? Réponds sur instagram @aucoeurdeshommespodcast—Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out.Au Coeur des Hommes est un podcast Compagnie Club. Enregistré à Rstlss studio Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Stéphane Bern raconte le – court – destin d'un Valois éphémère : François II propulsé roi à l'âge de 15 ans, à la mort de son père Henri II. Le fils de Catherine de Médicis est monté sur le trône dans un royaume meurtri par les prémices des guerres de religions, et il n'était visiblement pas prêt… Pourquoi François II est-il le plus méconnu des Valois ? Qui a véritablement tenu les rênes du royaume durant ses 17 mois de règne ? Qu'est-ce que la conjuration d'Amboise, qui le marqua ? Pour en parler, Stéphane Bern reçoit Jean-Michel Delacomptée, écrivain, auteur d'un portrait de François II dans "Grandeur de l'esprit français. Dix portraits d'Ambroise Paré à Saint-Simon" (Cherche-Midi). Au Cœur de l'Histoire est réalisée par Pierre Cazalot. Rédaction en chef : Benjamin Delsol. Auteur du récit : Simon Veille. Journaliste : Armelle Thiberge. Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Stéphane Bern raconte le – court – destin d'un Valois éphémère : François II propulsé roi à l'âge de 15 ans, à la mort de son père Henri II. Le fils de Catherine de Médicis est monté sur le trône dans un royaume meurtri par les prémices des guerres de religions, et il n'était visiblement pas prêt… Pourquoi François II est-il le plus méconnu des Valois ? Qui a véritablement tenu les rênes du royaume durant ses 17 mois de règne ? Qu'est-ce que la conjuration d'Amboise, qui le marqua ? Pour en parler, Stéphane Bern reçoit Jean-Michel Delacomptée, écrivain, auteur d'un portrait de François II dans "Grandeur de l'esprit français. Dix portraits d'Ambroise Paré à Saint-Simon" (Cherche-Midi). Au Cœur de l'Histoire est réalisée par Pierre Cazalot. Rédaction en chef : Benjamin Delsol. Auteur du récit : Simon Veille. Journaliste : Armelle Thiberge. Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

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Stéphane Bern raconte un écrivain qui a lui-même raconté le destin du Roi-Soleil comme personne : Racine, le célèbre dramaturge, l'auteur de Phèdre ou d'Andromaque, devenu historiographe officiel de Louis XIV, chargé d'établir la chronique officielle du règne et d'offrir une histoire tout à la gloire du monarque... Pourquoi Racine a-t-il été choisi par Louis XIV pour devenir son historiographe ? Pourquoi Louis XIV a-t-il montré un lien aussi indéfectible envers Racine ? Comment Racine a-t-il permis au Roi-Soleil de briller plus encore ? Pour en parler, Stéphane Bern reçoit Claire L'Hoër, agrégée d'Histoire, conférencière et auteure de "La Galaxie Louis XIV" (Fayard). Au Cœur de l'Histoire est réalisée par Mathieu Fret. Rédaction en chef : Benjamin Delsol. Auteure du récit : Albane Le Conte. Journaliste : Clara Leger.

Stéphane Bern raconte un écrivain qui a lui-même raconté le destin du Roi-Soleil comme personne : Racine, le célèbre dramaturge, l'auteur de Phèdre ou d'Andromaque, devenu historiographe officiel de Louis XIV, chargé d'établir la chronique officielle du règne et d'offrir une histoire tout à la gloire du monarque... Pourquoi Racine a-t-il été choisi par Louis XIV pour devenir son historiographe ? Pourquoi Louis XIV a-t-il montré un lien aussi indéfectible envers Racine ? Comment Racine a-t-il permis au Roi-Soleil de briller plus encore ? Pour en parler, Stéphane Bern reçoit Claire L'Hoër, agrégée d'Histoire, conférencière et auteure de "La Galaxie Louis XIV" (Fayard). Au Cœur de l'Histoire est réalisée par Mathieu Fret. Rédaction en chef : Benjamin Delsol. Auteure du récit : Albane Le Conte. Journaliste : Clara Leger.

Stéphane Bern nous entraîne dans le Paris virevoltant du 19ᵉ siècle pour découvrir le destin hors du commun d'Émile de Girardin, un journaliste devenu, coûte que coûte – et non sans se faire de nombreux ennemis – l'empereur de la presse française… et l'artisan d'un texte historique également, celui instituant la liberté de la presse en 1881… En quoi Émile de Girardin a-t-il inventé un nouveau modèle de journalisme ? Quel a été son rôle dans la législation pour la liberté de la presse ? Que reste-t-il de lui encore aujourd'hui dans la presse française ? Pour en parler, Stéphane Bern reçoit Adeline Wrona, professeure à l'Université de la Sorbonne et auteure de "Emile de Girardin, le Napoléon de la presse" (Gallimard). Au Cœur de l'Histoire est réalisée par Mathieu Fret. Rédaction en chef : Benjamin Delsol. Auteur du récit : Eloi Audoin-Rouzeau. Journaliste : Clara Leger.

Stéphane Bern nous entraîne dans le Paris virevoltant du 19ᵉ siècle pour découvrir le destin hors du commun d'Émile de Girardin, un journaliste devenu, coûte que coûte – et non sans se faire de nombreux ennemis – l'empereur de la presse française… et l'artisan d'un texte historique également, celui instituant la liberté de la presse en 1881… En quoi Émile de Girardin a-t-il inventé un nouveau modèle de journalisme ? Quel a été son rôle dans la législation pour la liberté de la presse ? Que reste-t-il de lui encore aujourd'hui dans la presse française ? Pour en parler, Stéphane Bern reçoit Adeline Wrona, professeure à l'Université de la Sorbonne et auteure de "Emile de Girardin, le Napoléon de la presse" (Gallimard). Au Cœur de l'Histoire est réalisée par Mathieu Fret. Rédaction en chef : Benjamin Delsol. Auteur du récit : Eloi Audoin-Rouzeau. Journaliste : Clara Leger.

What's the difference between being "awake" and being "woke" - G is back from his tour of South East Asia with all the stories, we talk about Baba's failed AUC bid and we ask about how intentional we are with our friendships.

Stéphane Bern nous entraîne au Moyen Âge, en plein cœur de la guerre de Cent Ans, à la rencontre de Jacques Cœur, grand négociant qui a œuvré au service du roi Charles VII, qui a gagné beaucoup d'argent, et a fini par en payer le prix… Comment Jacques Cœur a-t-il fait fortune ? Pourquoi est-il tombé en disgrâce ? Quel souvenir de Jacques Cœur garde-t-on aujourd'hui à Bourges ? Pour en parler, Stéphane Bern reçoit Roland Narboux, historien et membre de l'association des amis de Jacques Cœur. Au Cœur de l'Histoire est réalisée par Loïc Vimard. Rédaction en chef : Benjamin Delsol. Auteur du récit : Jean-Christophe Piot. Journaliste : Armelle Thiberge.

Toute cette semaine, Au Cœur de l'Histoire fait "La tournée des Ducs". Pour ce 3e épisode, Stéphane Bern raconte Henri d'Orléans, le duc d'Aumale, le prince qui a accumulé les victoires militaires avant de collectionner les œuvres d'art dans son domaine de Chantilly dont il a hérité quand il n'était qu'un enfant. D'où lui vient son goût pour le beau ? Pourquoi est-ce l'image d'un collectionneur, et pas celle d'un chef d'armée courageux et victorieux, qui est restée dans la mémoire collective ? Que reste-t-il aujourd'hui de son imposante collection ? Pour en parler, Stéphane Bern reçoit Mathieu Deldicque, conservateur, historien de l'art français et directeur du musée Condé au château de Chantilly.

Toute cette semaine, Au Cœur de l'Histoire fait "La tournée des Ducs". Pour ce 2e épisode, Stéphane Bern raconte le duc d'Orléans, premier prince de sang de royaume, devenu Philippe Egalité, vu par beaucoup comme l'un des grands ordonnateurs de la Révolution et surtout celui qui a “tué” son cousin, en votant la mort du roi Louis XVI qui a été envoyé à l'échafaud ! Pourquoi Philippe Égalité a-t-il voté la mort du roi ? Voulait-il accéder au trône par tous les moyens ? Comment le souvenir de cette figure fut-il instrumentalisé sous la Restauration et la monarchie de Juillet ? Pour en parler, Stéphane Bern reçoit Raphaël Dargent, historien, auteur de "Philippe Égalité, le prince de la Révolution" (Tallandier)