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<item><title>France Considers Shorter-Term Debt Amid Bond Crisis</title><link>https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/neat-tricks-to-help-french-bonds</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/neat-tricks-to-help-french-bonds#u122056</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:50:23 +0000</pubDate><description>France is evaluating the issuance of more shorter-term debt as turmoil rocks the European bond market and yields reach levels unseen since 2002. Standard &amp;amp; Poor&amp;#039;s recently lowered France&amp;#039;s credit rating from AA- to A+, issuing warnings that the debt-to-GDP ratio could reach 121% by 2028. The fiscal instability stems from a fragile government, growing debt risks, and a parliament lacking a clear majority to lower deficits. Market professionals fear the panic could spill over into other European markets and reduce safe investment havens.Why it mattersThe debt squeeze has driven Eur</description></item>
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