https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/france-is-ground-zero-in-the-global-bond-routContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/france-is-ground-zero-in-the-global-bond-routhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/france-is-ground-zero-in-the-global-bond-rout#u98886Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:26:24 +0000France sits at the center of a severe global bond rout driven by investor concerns over fiscal irresponsibility and mounting public debt. Financial markets are punishing French debt amid a growing public finance crisis, prompting Paris to propose belt-tightening measures, spending cuts, and tax increases for the upcoming budget. Analysts and market observers warn that the aggressive bond sell-off and widening yield spreads recall the pressures seen during the historic euro zone debt crisis. As investors head for the exit, France faces intense pressure to rein in pensions and state salaries.Why