London, Oct 5, 2026 (AFP) - Euro slides as concerns about French debt mount

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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. Equities traded broadly higher despite the pressure of high bond yields, while oil prices pushed higher. The euro's slide follows an underwhelming 2027 budget plan unveiled last week fanned concerns that French government spending will remain high ahead of next year's presi......

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