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Why did French markets tumble?

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French markets tumbled due to the resignation of Prime Minister Lecornu, rising political uncertainty, concerns over high national debt and deficit, and fears of further credit downgrades. Major French banks suffered sharp losses, and government borrowing costs surged.

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French markets tumble after PM Lecornu resigns

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  • French stock markets fell, with the CAC index dropping 1.9%.
  • Major French banks saw shares decline by nearly 4-5%. 13s
  • France's government borrowing costs rose, with bond yields at yearly highs. 1m 9s
  • Concerns over fiscal policy and high national debt contributed to market anxiety. 2m 3s
  • The return of Bruno Le Maire to government and political instability led to Lecornu's resignation. 4m 9s
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French markets tumble after PM Lecornu resigns
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France 24
3 hours ago
French markets tumble after PM Lecornu resigns

French markets fell sharply after Prime Minister Lecornu resigned, with major banks like BNP Paribas, Societe Generale, and Credit Agricole experiencing significant drops.

French markets tumble after PM Lecornu resigns
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France 24
3 hours ago
French markets tumble after PM Lecornu resigns

The political crisis is driven by France's debt crisis and rising borrowing costs, which increase with political chaos and credit downgrades.

French markets tumble after PM Lecornu resigns
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France 24
3 hours ago
French markets tumble after PM Lecornu resigns

Financial chatter links the market reaction to the return of Bruno Le Maire, blamed for France's fiscal situation, high deficit, and debt levels.

French markets tumble after PM Lecornu resigns
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France 24
3 hours ago
French markets tumble after PM Lecornu resigns

Twin crises—COVID-19 and the Ukraine war—led to increased government spending and debt, while tax cuts reduced revenues, worsening the fiscal situation.

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