TODAY'S MARKET INTELLIGENCE
French Bond Market Risks Weigh on Euro; ECB Policy Faces Uncertainty
English summary
Social unrest and deteriorating fiscal prospects in France have widened the Franco-German bond spread to 175 basis points, nearing historical highs. Analysts warn that further widening could push EUR/USD down to test the 1.1000 level. Meanwhile, rising French financing costs may disrupt the ECB's planned December rate hike, with markets watching the ECB's response to sovereign risks and Fed policy expectations.
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