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 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