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French borrowing costs overtake US amid budget turmoil

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Briefings

French borrowing costs surged to their highest level in nearly 15 years due to investor fears over the government's inability to pass a federal budget following weekend protests. The metric for risk premium on French debt increased significantly, reflecting market anxiety about fiscal stability.

Key points

• French 10-year borrowing costs rose to their highest level in almost 15 years, driven by investor fears that the government is struggling to pass a federal budget.
• The difference between French and German 10-year borrowing costs increased, indicating a higher risk premium attached to French debt compared to Germany.

Context

France's bond market experienced another bout of selling as investors reacted to the country's recovery from weekend protests, which gripped the nation and created uncertainty about fiscal policy.

Limitations

Data reflects Thursday's market conditions; the article does not specify the exact date of the weekend protests or provide details on the specific budget failure.

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