France & EITC

France: French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot and President Emmanuel Macron condemned the attack on the Ukraine — Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, with Macron stating it strengthened allies' determination for peace.

EITC: Russia claimed to have hit the Mayak plant, which it said makes Ukraine's Flamingo long-range cruise missiles.

France: France is one of the key European markets where the consolidated group will serve SMBs and accountants, and where Shine France is regulated. This indicates the geographical scope of the combined entity's operations.

EITC: Shine was acquired by Cegid, allowing its innovative digital finance platform to be integrated into a larger ecosystem, serving over one million SMBs and 15,000 accountants across Europe. This acquisition provides Shine with greater resources and market penetration.

France: France's factories experienced a contraction in activity, and its finance minister has urged international financial institutions to assist countries vulnerable to the Iran war's fallout.

EITC: Matthew Biggin, senior commodities analyst at EITC, warns that reduced fertilizer application in Australia could be an ominous sign for global yields.