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French Stocks and Bonds Retreat as Government Comes Under Pressure

Bloomberg Markets Monday 19 October 2026, 10:36 UTC By Phil Serafino 1 min read
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A mountain of debt and a budget deficit among the largest in the euro area mean France cannot simply increase spending to appease the public.

A mountain of debt and a budget deficit among the largest in the euro area mean France cannot simply increase spending to appease the public.
French (ORG) Bonds Retreat as Government Comes Under Pressure A (ORG) France (LOCATION)
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