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France and the U.S. share the same debt trap. Only one has a global lifeline.

France and the U.S. share the same debt trap. Only one has a global lifeline.
MarketWatch Monday 19 October 2026, 09:30 UTC By Steve Goldstein 1 min read
Key Points

France and the U.S. have similar debt dynamics.

France and the U.S. have similar debt dynamics.
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