Reported about 8 hours ago
French bond spreads have widened to levels not seen since the European sovereign debt crisis, reflecting growing concerns over the government's stability ahead of a potential no-confidence vote next month. The gap between French and German bond rates reached 90 basis points, as investors worry about Prime Minister Michel Barnier's ability to pass fiscal measures amidst rising budget deficits. The situation has led to a decline in the French stock index and raised concerns about the future of bond appetite given the political turmoil.
Source: YAHOO