EconomyFrance hit by bond sell-off as protests unsettle investors

French bond and stock markets fell on Monday after weekend protests brought burned public buildings, looted shops and nearly 2,400 arrests. French borrowing costs rose, widening the gap with Germany, as investors weighed political risks and doubts over budget plans; the CAC 40 also dropped.

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