Macroeconomy: INSEE says France’s economy was flat in Q2 (0.0%), with exports rebounding and household consumption improving, but growth still weighed down by external shocks and energy-price pressure. Agriculture & Food Supply: EU wheat prices hit contract highs as Black Sea grain shipments stay squeezed by war-related disruptions; Chicago wheat also surged, while France faces drought-driven pressure on iconic cheeses and rules. Energy & Infrastructure: France’s data-centre buildout is colliding with water scarcity, as investors and regulators push for disclosure of total water use. Logistics & Trade: Turkey protested attacks on its Black Sea-linked shipping, underscoring how shipping risk is reshaping routes and costs. Policy & Business Climate: Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu signals a 2027 budget built around reversible measures, including an agricultural “rescue plan,” as political uncertainty looms. Tech & Retail Ops: QR codes keep spreading as commerce infrastructure, moving beyond simple scanning into richer customer journeys. Security/Geopolitics: Sahel states are increasingly using a security-for-resources barter model, with Russia-linked support tied to minerals.