French election rattles markets amid debt concerns

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French President Macron's snap election decision has raised concerns about France's financial stability. The CAC 40 stock market dropped 6%, and French bonds sold off. The deficit is at 5.5% of output, with plans to reduce it to 3% by 2027. IMF warns of a potential debt crisis. French bonds' interest rates rose from 2.4% to 3.2%. Markets are volatile ahead of the July 7 parliamentary voting.


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