# Upcoming credit ratings could further dent French economy

https://mins.news/en/video/111023

- Reuters, 2026-10-22 11:43 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZdHDRReHLw

> French borrowing costs have climbed to their highest level since 2002 as investors prepare for a possible credit-rating downgrade.

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