France: between the bond market and the barricades
The country is being hit by a pre-election debt sell-off. Many fear it could shake the Eurozone
Finance
ft.com
06.10.2026
TotalEnergies boss hails ‘opportunities’ created by global market turmoil
Patrick Pouyanné says he prefers ‘disruption to the peaceful world’ despite French major being among those most affected by Middle East conflict
Finance
ft.com
05.10.2026
French central bank head warns country at risk of being ‘strangled by interest rates’
Emmanuel Moulin says France can still reassure bond investors despite ‘serious and worrying’ market moves in recent days
Finance
ft.com
05.10.2026
Euro hits 17-month low against dollar
High energy prices and concerns over French indebtedness add to pressure on bloc’s currency
Finance
ft.com
05.10.2026
Investors seek refuge from bond rout in haven German debt
Bund yields have fallen this week even as US, French and other governments’ bonds have sold off sharply over inflation fears
Finance
ft.com
02.10.2026
French high schools burn as student unrest spreads
French prime minister and Marine Le Pen blame far-left party for stoking violent protests
Finance
ft.com
02.10.2026
France meets fiscal reality with a crunch
A surge in borrowing costs leaves the country on the edge of a debt spiral
Finance
ft.com
01.10.2026
How European supplies could impact a U.S. diesel ban as White House reportedly asks Germany, France to release stockpiles
reported that the EU Commission, France, Ireland, Britain and Italy are holding a call about the possibility of releasing diesel stocks.
Finance
marketwatch.com
01.10.2026
France’s bond market is stumbling. Should Americans care?
As French bond yields rise, is it a threat to the U.S.?
Finance
marketwatch.com
01.10.2026
Vanguard warns France is ‘degrading credit’ as borrowing costs surge
Iran war has exacerbated fiscal pressures on Paris as budget battle looms
Finance
ft.com
30.09.2026
Eiffel Tower chief to quit after female staff told to stay hidden during Hindu group visit
Patrick Branco Ruivo to leave post after decision contrary to France’s ‘value of equality’ sparked outrage and strikeThe head of the operating company that runs the Eiffel Tower is to step down after
Finance
theguardian.com
29.09.2026
Add France to Your List of Investing Worries
Finance
wsj.com
23.09.2026
Stellantis (STLA) Reportedly Eyes $1.16 Billion France Van Investment
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
22.09.2026
France calls on EU to take immediate action to lower energy prices
President Emmanuel Macron also urges European Commission to delay implementation of new methane rules by a year
Finance
ft.com
21.09.2026
Slide in oil prices drives rebound in battered government bonds
Brent crude falls to $101.19 amid speculation that Donald Trump could meet Iranian president this week, lifting French and Italian debt
Finance
ft.com
21.09.2026
Israel’s settler economy braces for European sanctions
Penalties against businesses on occupied Palestinian land from the UK, France and others could have far-reaching consequences
Finance
ft.com
20.09.2026
Sports brand On signs Kylian Mbappé from Nike to lead new football push
Swiss group targets long-term partnership with French star, similar to relationship with tennis great Roger Federer
Finance
ft.com
18.09.2026
France in ‘astonishing’ push to lift EU sanctions on Russian oligarch
Paris replicates Viktor Orbán’s tactics in bid to free French nationals from Azerbaijan
Finance
ft.com
14.09.2026
Le Pen vows to put French citizens first in campaign launch
Far-right candidate seeks to stamp her authority on her party after weeks of internal tensions
Finance
ft.com
13.09.2026
EU races to Le Pen-proof its agenda
Diplomats say Paris has urged bloc to agree budget and climate measures before French presidential election in April
Finance
ft.com
12.09.2026