London, Oct 5, 2026 (AFP) - Euro slides as worries about French debt grow

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2026-10-05

The euro slid Monday to the lowest level against the dollar in 17 months on worries about France's high debt and deficits, which have sent its government bond yields soaring. An underwhelming 2027 budget plan unveiled last week fanned concerns that government spending will remain high ahead of next year's presidential elections in which the far-right Marine Le Pen, seen as a fiscal populist, stands a chance of winning. That has rattled bond inves......

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