Why France’s Beloved Livret A Faces an Unprecedented January Slump
The Livret A, a staple of French saving culture, saw its weakest growth in nearly a decade, with only 350 million euros in net deposits in January 2025. Competing saving…
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The Livret A, a staple of French saving culture, saw its weakest growth in nearly a decade, with only 350 million euros in net deposits in January 2025. Competing saving…