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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on Visa. Our analysis of options history for Visa (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>) revealed 13 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 38% of traders were bullish, while 46% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 5 were puts, with a value of $239,302, and 8 were calls, valued at $358,797.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $170.0 to $330.0 for Visa during the past quarter. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Visa options trades today is 1273.11 with a total volume of 2,220.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Visa's big money trades within a strike price range of $170.0 to $330.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Visa Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736965835_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/31/25</td>
<td>$10.55</td>
<td>$10.45</td>
<td>$10.55</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$60.1K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td align="right">60</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/07/25</td>
<td>$11.65</td>
<td>$11.35</td>
<td>$11.44</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$57.2K</td>
<td>701</td>
<td align="right">65</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$28.4</td>
<td>$28.35</td>
<td>$28.35</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$56.7K</td>
<td>61</td>
<td align="right">30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/31/25</td>
<td>$10.5</td>
<td>$10.45</td>
<td>$10.5</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$56.7K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td align="right">135</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$55.8K</td>
<td>741</td>
<td align="right">141</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Visa</h3>
Visa is the largest payment processor in the world. In fiscal 2023, it processed almost $15 trillion in total volume. Visa operates in over 200 countries and processes transactions in over 160 currencies. Its systems are capable of processing over 65,000 transactions per second.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Visa</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 2,511,145, the V's price is up by 2.11%, now at $315.6. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 15 days.</li>
</ul>
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Decoding Visa's Options Activity: What's the Big Picture?

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards Alibaba Gr Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in BABA usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 17 extraordinary options activities for Alibaba Gr Hldgs. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 11% leaning bullish and 52% bearish. Among these notable options, 5 are puts, totaling $514,364, and 12 are calls, amounting to $638,558.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $70.0 to $100.0 for Alibaba Gr Hldgs during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Alibaba Gr Hldgs's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Alibaba Gr Hldgs's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $70.0 to $100.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Alibaba Gr Hldgs Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736965829_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/07/25</td>
<td>$9.9</td>
<td>$9.7</td>
<td>$9.81</td>
<td>$92.00</td>
<td>$176.4K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>360</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/07/25</td>
<td>$9.8</td>
<td>$9.7</td>
<td>$9.8</td>
<td>$92.00</td>
<td>$141.1K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>144</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/14/25</td>
<td>$3.35</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$3.35</td>
<td>$83.00</td>
<td>$95.1K</td>
<td>46</td>
<td>64</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$3.3</td>
<td>$3.15</td>
<td>$3.23</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$80.7K</td>
<td>12.6K</td>
<td>281</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$0.19</td>
<td>$0.18</td>
<td>$0.18</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$78.4K</td>
<td>19.9K</td>
<td>5.7K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Alibaba Gr Hldgs</h3>
Alibaba is the world's largest online and mobile commerce company as measured by gross merchandise volume. It operates China's online marketplaces, including Taobao (consumer-to-consumer) and Tmall (business-to-consumer). The China commerce retail division is the most valuable cash flow-generating business at Alibaba. Additional revenue sources include China commerce wholesale, international commerce retail/wholesale, local consumer services, cloud computing, digital media and entertainment platforms, Cainiao logistics services, and innovation initiatives/other.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Alibaba Gr Hldgs, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Where Is Alibaba Gr Hldgs Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 4,259,079, the price of BABA is up by 1.09%, reaching $82.57.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 21 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Alibaba Gr Hldgs</h3>
In the last month, 1 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $138.0.
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether this is an institution or just a wealthy individual, we don't know. But when something this big happens with CMG, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 10 options trades for Chipotle Mexican Grill.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 50% bullish and 40%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, 9 are puts, for a total amount of $526,802, and there was 1 call, for a total amount of $31,200.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $56.0 to $64.0 for Chipotle Mexican Grill over the recent three months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Chipotle Mexican Grill options trades today is 1619.83 with a total volume of 2,329.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Chipotle Mexican Grill's big money trades within a strike price range of $56.0 to $64.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Chipotle Mexican Grill Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736965824_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>CMG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$88.0K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CMG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$4.45</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$4.45</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$75.6K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td align="right">528</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CMG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$4.55</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$74.8K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td align="right">528</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CMG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$4.41</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$69.5K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td align="right">358</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CMG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/07/25</td>
<td>$7.0</td>
<td>$6.9</td>
<td>$6.93</td>
<td>$64.00</td>
<td>$67.9K</td>
<td>101</td>
<td align="right">98</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Chipotle Mexican Grill</h3>
Chipotle Mexican Grill is the largest fast-casual chain restaurant in the United States, with systemwide sales of $9.9 billion in 2023. The Mexican concept is almost exclusively company-owned, with just two license stores opearted through a master franchise relationship with Alshaya Group in the Middle East. It had a footprint of nearly 3,440 stores at the end of 2023, heavily indexed to the United States, although it maintains a small presence in Canada, the UK, France, and Germany. Chipotle sells burritos, burrito bowls, tacos, quesadillas, and beverages, with a selling proposition built around competitive prices, high-quality food sourcing, speed of service, and convenience. The company generates its revenue entirely from restaurant sales and delivery fees.
In light of the recent options history for Chipotle Mexican Grill, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Chipotle Mexican Grill</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 4,279,145, with CMG's price up by 2.06%, positioned at $57.6.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 20 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Chipotle Mexican Grill</h3>
A total of 3 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $69.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays persists with their Equal-Weight rating on Chipotle Mexican Grill, maintaining a target price of $63. 
&#x2A; An analyst from RBC Capital persists with their Outperform rating on Chipotle Mexican Grill, maintaining a target price of $75. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Oppenheimer has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Chipotle Mexican Grill, which currently sits at a price target of $69. 
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Mark Zuckerberg and Kevin O'Leary might have different approaches to business, but they both share a pricey obsession: luxury watches.
In a recent Fox Business <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tINxrq2as7U">segment</a>, Kevin O'Leary, the entrepreneur and TV personality known as "Mr. Wonderful," was talking about a host of things. But when host Jackie DeAngelis pointed out that Mark Zuckerberg had been spotted wearing an eye-wateringly expensive $900,000 watch – the Greubel Forsey Hand Made 1 – in a video where he announced the end of fact-checking on Meta's platforms, O&#8217;Leary surprised everyone by showing one on his wrist too.&nbsp;
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&mdash; Kevin O&#39;Leary aka Mr. Wonderful (@kevinolearytv) <a href="https://twitter.com/kevinolearytv/status/1876757653419909269?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2025</a></blockquote>
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DeAngelis jokingly pressed O'Leary about what he thought of the watch and his own collection. O'Leary's said, "I saw it. It's a piece unique and I am embarrassed to say I&#8217;m wearing one of them right now, right here." He continued, "I understand Zuck&#8217;s disease. I have it too," while flexing his other watch during the broadcast – a one-of-a-kind Daytona. Yes, O&#8217;Leary is known to wear watches on both his wrists at the same time. He admitted that once you start collecting luxury timepieces, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/24/01/36831630/kevin-oleary-says-he-wants-to-be-buried-with-his-watch-collection-when-he-dies-all-of-these-watches">it's almost impossible to stop</a>. "It is a horrible disease," he joked. "And I think I've got him beat."
Zuckerberg's Greubel Forsey Hand Made 1 isn't your everyday wrist accessory. Retailing for $895,500 before taxes, this Swiss-made masterpiece takes 6,000 hours to craft, with only two or three made each year. Often described as &#8220;wearable art,&#8221; it's an exclusive timepiece that's as much about craftsmanship as it is about status. Greubel Forsey's CEO Michel Nydegger told Fortune it&#8217;s a "pleasure" to see Zuckerberg &#8220;show true appreciation for the most traditional approach to fine watchmaking today."
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Growing Collection of Criticism</h2>
While the watches are celebrated by enthusiasts, not everyone is impressed. Critics argue that flaunting a $900,000 watch during an announcement about major platform changes – like <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42851889/meta-ditches-fact-checking-for-community-notes-zuckerberg-says-opportunity-to-restore-free-expression">Meta's decision to end fact-checking – </a>can come off as tone-deaf. One fashion expert called it "a bit incongruent" and said it didn't help Zuckerberg's image.
Still, it's clear that Zuckerberg isn't shying away from his growing interest in high-end horology. He's been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/12/42689559/mark-zuckerberg-talks-non-profit-achievements-while-displaying-a-1-2-million-patek-philippe-watch">spotted wearing other exclusive pieces</a> like the Patek Philippe Grand Complications 5303R worth $1.2 million and the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Ultra COSC.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Addiction of Luxury Watches</h2>
Why do successful people like O'Leary and Zuckerberg fall so hard for luxury watches? Industry insiders say it's about more than just status. Watches like the Hand Made 1 or the Daytona represent extraordinary craftsmanship and innovation. They're rare, beautiful and – for some collectors – the ultimate expression of taste and sophistication.
But, as O'Leary puts it, once you start, it's hard to stop. "It's a horrible disease," he said, with a grin. And when you've got the wealth to afford these masterpieces, the collection is only limited by what's available – and your willpower.
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As Bank of America Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>) and Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>) prepare to report<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings"> fourth-quarter earnings</a> Thursday morning, Wall Street is watching. With both stocks riding high after a strong year, it's a showdown between Main Street lending and Wall Street dealmaking.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">The Bullish Case For Bank of America Stock</h1>
Bank of America&#8217;s stock has surged 46.72% over the past year and continues to climb, buoyed by positive technical signals.
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Trading at $47.20, Bank of America stock sits comfortably above its key moving averages, flashing bullish momentum.
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<li>The eight-day SMA (simple moving average) at $45.71 and 50-day SMA at $45.47 both signal bullish momentum.</li>
<li>The MACD (moving average convergence/divergence) indicator at 0.22 adds to the optimism for future gains.</li>
<li>BAC stock&#8217;s RSI (relative strength index) of 64.53 suggests the stock has room to run before entering overbought territory.</li>
</ul>
Investors expect $25.24 billion in revenue and EPS of 77 cents, with strong consumer lending as a potential bright spot.
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Morgan Stanley Stock Faces Mixed Signals But Keeps Long-Term Strength</h1>
Despite a 51.70% gain over the past year, Morgan Stanley shows signs of cooling off. 
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Morgan Stanley stock, at $130.41, sits above its eight-day ($126.47), 20-day ($125.80) and 50-day ($128.13) SMAs, signaling bullishness.
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<li>The MACD, however, is a negative 0.11 and the RSI at 58.36 point to sluggish momentum.</li>
<li>Yet, trading above its 200-day SMA ($107.29) hints at sustained longer-term strength.</li>
</ul>
Analysts project $15.03 billion in revenue and $1.70 EPS, with Morgan Stanley's wealth management and investment banking segments under scrutiny.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Market Watchers Split On Winners</h1>
Technical indicators favor Bank of America's near-term bullish case, while Morgan Stanley's diversified revenue streams offer longer-term resilience. 
Both are poised for a financial tug-of-war as investors assess growth prospects amid rising rates and market volatility.
With the Bank of America stock flashing bullish signals across the board and Morgan Stanley stock facing a MACD hiccup, earnings day could reveal who truly holds the upper hand: steady lending or savvy dealmaking. Stay tuned.
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American Express Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>) shares are moving higher on Wednesday amid strong earnings from several major banks. Here&#8217;s what you <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/01/42984073/banks-kick-off-earnings-season-on-wednesday-retail-traders-bet-big-on-financials-ahead-of-regulatory-tailwinds">need to know</a>.
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Chase <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43000684">reported revenue</a> of $43.73 billion, beating analyst estimates of $41.70 billion and representing a 10% year-over-year growth. The bank posted earnings per share of $4.81, beating analyst estimates of $4.11. Additionally, Chase reported that debit and credit sales volume increased by 8% year-over-year. 
Citi followed suit with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43002760">strong earnings</a>, reporting revenue of $19.58 billion, beating analyst estimates of $19.48 billion. It also reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.34, beating analyst estimates of $1.22. Wells Fargo <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43002392">reported</a> revenue of $20.37 billion, missing analysts&#8217; estimate of $20.58 billion and it reported earnings per share of $1.43, beating analyst estimates of $1.34.
American Express may be trading higher following these positive earnings, as it indicates resilience in the financial sector and robust consumer spending, which benefits companies like American Express. This is evident in the improved financial and operational metrics from Citi and Chase, such as the increase in debit and credit card sales volume.
Better-than-expected bank earnings may also reflect broader economic strength. 
In Chase&#8217;s earnings report, Jamie Dimon, Chairman and CEO, said, "The U.S. economy has been resilient. Unemployment remains relatively low, and consumer spending stayed healthy, including during the holiday season. Businesses are more optimistic about the economy, and they are encouraged by expectations for a more pro-growth agenda and improved collaboration between government and business."
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France's <a href="https://open.substack.com/pub/europeancapitalinsights/p/frances-budget-deficit-narrows-as?r=3nmatg&amp;utm_campaign=post&amp;utm_medium=web&amp;showWelcomeOnShare=false">budget deficit narrowed slightly</a> from January to November last year as the government cut expenditures.&nbsp;
The budget deficit dropped to €172.5 billion for the 11-month period, down from €197.97 billion in the corresponding period of the previous year, <a href="https://tradingeconomics.com/france/government-budget-value">data</a> from the Ministry of Economy and Finance showed on Tuesday. Total revenue rose 5% year-on-year to €312.04 billion, while expenditures dropped 2.4% to €462.06 billion.
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French budget deficit (€), source: <a href="https://tradingeconomics.com/france/government-budget-value">TradingEconomics</a>
The French government has struggled to regain fiscal stability as the country grapples with a budget deficit projected to account for 6.1% of the country's GDP in2024, more than double the 3% deficit ratio limit required in the European Union (EU).&nbsp;
The <a href="https://europeancapitalinsights.substack.com/p/french-government-collapse-challenges">government collapsed </a>in December following months of contentious debate over Prime Minister Michel Barnier's budget proposals to curb France's mounting debt through tax hikes and spending cuts. The political turmoil in France has raised concerns about President Emmanuel Macron's grip on power, who plans to serve the rest of his term until 2027.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/12/13/who-is-francois-bayrou-frances-new-prime-minister" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Macron named</a> in December centrist ally Francois Bayrou as his fourth prime minister to avoid a looming financial crisis, following the resignation of Barnier after a vote of no-confidence last month.
France's national debt is forecast at 115% of GDP this year, <a href="https://economy-finance.ec.europa.eu/economic-surveillance-eu-economies/france/economic-forecast-france_en#:~:text=The%20revenue%2Dto%2DGDP%20ratio,%2C%20reaching%20112.7%25%20in%202024." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">compared with 112.7% last year</a>. The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development <a href="https://europeancapitalinsights.substack.com/p/dovish-ecb-drives-7-eurusd-drop-in" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">expects GDP growth</a> in France to deteriorate to 0.9% in 2025 from 1.1% in 2024.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Villeroy Calls for Budget Deficit Credibility</h2>
With political instability rocking Europe&#8217;s second-largest economy, the Governor of the Central Bank of France, Francois Villeroy de Galhau, <a href="https://www.bis.org/review/r250109c.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">has called </a>on the government to restore "credibility" around its fiscal management. 
"The first significant step towards credibility must be taken in 2025," Villeroy said on January 8. "We must return this year to a deficit as close as possible to 5% of GDP, and clearly below 5.5%. We also need to set a medium-term target of a 3% deficit in 2029."
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French budget deficit (%), source: <a href="https://tradingeconomics.com/france/government-budget">TradingEconomics</a>
The 2029 target "aligns with our European commitments, but most importantly, it also corresponds to the level that will finally enable us to stabilize our debt ratio," Villeroy said. The government should incorporate "targeted tax rises" and "controlled and more efficient spending," he added.&nbsp;
Without action to reduce government spending, Villeroy warned that France would have the highest deficit in the euro area. It "remains among the few countries whose debt ratio continues to rise," he said.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">France's Budget Deficit Increases Risk Premium</h2>
France's debt cost has increased, reflecting the risk premium mandated by market participants. While French bonds typically traded closer to German Bunds, that has recently changed.
At the start of 2024, they traded at 2.58%, 50 basis points above the German 2.08% and well below the Italian 3.67%. At the start of 2025, the situation was materially different, as the spread narrowed, with French bonds rising as high as 3.24%, a notch below Italy's 3.57%.
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French 10-year vs. German 10-year vs. Italian 10-year bond, Source: <a href="https://www.tradingview.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">TradingView</a>
"Our bond yields have moved perilously away from Germany&#8217;s and closer to Italy&#8217;s," he said. "The interest burden will soon exceed the budget for the Ministry of Education."&nbsp;
France's new Finance Minister, Eric Lombard, is presently working to reconfigure the 2025 national budget. A new budget <a href="https://www.euronews.com/business/2025/01/06/french-finance-minister-lombard-outlines-deficit-target-for-new-year" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">aims to generate €50 billion through </a>tax increases and spending cuts, less than Barnier&#8217;s €60 million target. 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Finance Minister Plans Budget Deficit Talks</h2>
Lombard plans to meet with opposition leaders in an effort to craft a budget that will withstand any potential challenges. Lombard, along with Bayrou, wants to win over political actors who refused to accept the budget presented by the previous government.
He warned, though, <a href="https://www.euronews.com/business/2025/01/06/french-finance-minister-lombard-outlines-deficit-target-for-new-year" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">in an interview with France Inter</a> that he wouldn&#8217;t categorize the consultations as negotiations &#8211; stressing that he was ready to contest demands made by political opponents.
&#8220;If we negotiate with everyone then we will once again end up in a situation where there aren&#8217;t any possible solutions," Lombard said. "We will listen, we will take points on board, we&#8217;ll draw up a plan, and we&#8217;ll present this to the parties."
In mid-December, France&#8217;s senate adopted an emergency bill to ensure that a minimum level of services could be maintained during an interim period.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">French Inflation Fell More ‘Than Expected'</h2>
On the upside, French e inflation fell "by even more than expected" and across the euro area has moved back towards our 2% target, to 2.4% at end-2024, Villeroy said. The latest data from France, though, shows a slight uptick in the EU-harmonized annual inflation rate.
It increased to 1.8% in December 2024 from 1.7% in November, in line with the preliminary estimate, the country's national statistics office, INSEE, <a href="https://www.insee.fr/en/statistiques/8330746">said</a> on Wednesday.&nbsp;
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"Our country has overcome the acute illness of inflation; the chronic illness of our public finances remains," Villeroy said on January 8. "The disease is very old, but there is no reason to become accustomed to it."
Villeroy <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-15/ecb-s-villeroy-says-makes-sense-to-cut-rates-to-2-by-summer" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">said</a> on Wednesday that the European Central Bank should continue to cut interest rates to reach 2% by the summer "as the battle against inflation is practically won."
"If the retreat of inflation is confirmed in the coming quarters as we forecast, it makes sense to go toward this 2% rate by next summer without slowing the pace," Villeroy said at the finance committee hearing at France's Senate.
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