Ahead of a presidential election, France first needs to help itself on debt

After decades of declining global borrowing costs, long-term government bond yields across the developed world are rising. Underlying this trend are ageing populations and deteriorating fiscal trajectories, the exit from near-zero long yields in Japan, a pressing need for rearmament spending in Europe and, increasingly, the private financing demands of the artificial-intelligence investment boom. Of…

Debt Relief Phase 4 closes on 31 October – apply now

Page Content The City of Johannesburg urges qualifying residents and municipal account holders to apply for Debt Relief Programme Phase 4 before the deadline on 31 October 2026. With fewer than three weeks remaining, customers are encouraged to submit their applications without delay to avoid the anticipated last-minute rush at customer service centres and online.…

Debt Relief Phase 4 closes on 31 October – apply now

Page Content The City of Johannesburg urges qualifying residents and municipal account holders to apply for Debt Relief Programme Phase 4 before the deadline on 31 October 2026. With fewer than three weeks remaining, customers are encouraged to submit their applications without delay to avoid the anticipated last-minute rush at customer service centres and online.…