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Bond Crisis in France Deepens Amid Global Sell-Off

10/4/2026, 06:32 PM • Ksenia Pivneva

(edited: 10/04/2026)

Bond Crisis in France Deepens Amid Global Sell-Off

The bond crisis in France is deepening, triggered by a sell-off in the global debt market. This process is occurring faster and more harshly than analysts had anticipated, raising concerns over the failure to meet deficit targets and a halt in policy. Investors are increasingly worried about the government's ability to handle financial challenges, as missing deficit targets becomes a more tangible threat. The policy of economic uncertainty exacerbates the situation, and many experts state that urgent reforms are needed to stabilize the financial market.

At the same time, a report on the U.S. labor market is expected, which will be a significant event for the economy as resilient data supports risk assets and gives the Federal Reserve the opportunity to tighten monetary policy in the fight against inflation. Economists estimate that non-farm payrolls increased by 90,000 in September, which will confirm the overall positive trend in the labor market. This increase comes on the heels of a sharp rise in job numbers in August, when this figure grew by the most significant amount since March.

The bond crisis in France, along with positive news from the U.S. labor market, creates a unique combination of factors that have filled the market with expectations of price fluctuations. On one hand, the sell-off in the global debt market is leading to a decline in confidence in French government bonds; on the other hand, positive data from America may increase interest in riskier assets. Experts emphasize that without addressing the issues of deficit and reforming France's economic policy, recovery will be difficult, and any further deterioration could lead to more serious consequences for both the local and global economy.

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