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Krispy Kreme doughnuts, the latest US chain to try its luck in France
Krispy Kreme doughnuts, the latest US chain to try its luck in France
Economy
by  AFP

US doughnut chain Krispy Kreme has opened its first shop in Paris, hoping to follow in the footsteps of other American fast-food franchises have won over the French in recent years. Krispy Kreme can count on some devoted followers such as David Mitrani, a 33-year-old accountant who discovered the brand abroad and was at the Paris store opening.

Stock markets mostly rise before US jobs
Stock markets mostly rise before US jobs
Economy
by  AFP

Stock markets mostly gained and the dollar firmed Friday before the release of key US jobs data, but Tokyo was knocked by the yen's recent rally. Tokyo dropped more than one percent, however, as the yen continued to rise against the dollar, hurting exporters.