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EconomyFrance awaits Moody’s verdict as debt fears fuel downgrade expectations

France is grappling with rising public debt amid cost-of-living protests. Concern about its public finances has pushed the 10-year government bond yield above 5% for the first time since 2002, raising borrowing costs. A downgrade by Moody’s is widely expected.

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France awaits Moody’s verdict as debt fears fuel downgrade expectations
France awaits Moody’s verdict as debt fears fuel downgrade expectationsEconomy