On Thursday, September 10, three French economic experts appeared on the business program Les Experts, hosted by Laure Closier on BFM Business. The guests were Gilbert Cette, an economics professor at Neoma Business School; Philippe Trainar, an emeritus professor at Cnam and member of the Cercle des Économistes; and Olivier Provost, director and partner at Rumeur Publique. They discussed the effects of the European Central Bank's (ECB) recent decision to raise interest rates, as well as the proposal to freeze fuel prices in response to rising inflation. The ECB, which manages monetary policy for the Eurozone, has been increasing interest rates to curb inflation, which has reached its highest levels in decades. Higher interest rates typically make borrowing more expensive, which can slow down economic activity. The experts analyzed how this policy affects different groups in society, identifying who benefits and who suffers from the changes. The discussion also touched on the idea of freezing fuel prices, a measure some governments have considered to ease the financial burden on households. However, such a policy can have complex economic consequences, including distorting market prices and potentially reducing incentives for energy efficiency. The experts weighed the short-term relief for consumers against the long-term risks to the economy. Les Experts is a regular program that airs Monday through Friday and is available as a podcast for those who wish to revisit the discussions. The show provides in-depth analysis on economic and business topics, often featuring leading experts in the field.