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Traders Short French Bonds as Fight Over Budget Set to Escalate
Investors are turning bearish on French government bonds. This negative sentiment arises as politicians prepare for a fight concerning the 2027 budget. This conflict is set against the backdrop of next year’s presidential election.
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