Worries are mounting and bonds, stocks and the euro are taking the hit.
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France’s Crisis Is Deepening as Investors Head for the Exit
Bloomberg Markets
Friday 02 October 2026, 04:15 UTC
By Alice Gledhill and William Horobin
1 min read
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Worries are mounting and bonds, stocks and the euro are taking the hit.
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