France's political chaos drives borrowing costs to the same level as Greece's for the first time

France's brewing political crisis is spilling into financial markets with French borrowing costs hitting the same level as debt-ridden Greece's for the first time.

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France’s bond yields rise above Greece’s for first time amid political instability in Paris

Borrowing costs for France have hit a 12-year high relative to Germany, and were more than those of Greece for the first time ever

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UK borrowing costs hit highest level this year as gilt sell-off intensifies

Bond markets unnerved by scale of extra borrowing in chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Budget

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French bond yields surpass Greece’s for first time as budget worries swirl

Investors fear dispute over planned tax rises and spending cuts could topple Michel Barnier’s government

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Investors' reaction to Budget 'very different' to Truss, says Reeves's deputy

Treasury secretary speaks out to reassure the markets after a rise in the cost of government borrowing.

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Greece faces general strike as workers protest cost of living squeeze

Unions demand ‘dignified wages’ as unequal recovery from debt crisis has left many struggling with higher costs. A nationwide strike by public- and private-sector employees looks likely to paralyse ...

World - The Guardian - November 20

Public sector pay deals help drive up UK borrowing

Borrowing was £17.4bn last month, the second highest October figure since monthly records began in 1993.

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London drives surge in UK rental costs

Rents soar in October on back of high demand and pre-Budget landlord sales

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U.K. borrowing costs rise in volatile trade after budget delivered

U.K. government bond yields were volatile on Wednesday as traders initially welcomed news that the government would prioritize tax rises ahead of increased borrowing as it strives to fill a fiscal ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

UK borrowing costs rise as Reeves’ spending plans unnerve investors

Ten-year gilt yield hits five-month high after chancellor’s first Budget

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Surge in UK borrowing costs is not a repeat of the 'mini-budget' crisis, economists say

"It isn't anything like we saw with the Trussonomics mini-budget when that spike really was high after those unfunded tax cuts came in," one analyst said.

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Companies rush to US bond market as Trump rally cuts borrowing costs

Borrowers ‘strike while the iron’s hot’ to raise more than $50bn this week

Business - Financial Times - November 15

French sovereign borrowing costs rise to highest premium in 12 years

Government faces risk of collapse over planned austerity budget. Business live – latest updates French sovereign borrowing costs have soared to the highest premium since the eurozone debt ...

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Deutsche’s private bank fires over 100 bankers in cost-cutting drive

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Ford to Cut 4,000 Jobs in Europe in Cost-Saving Drive

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Greece to repay chunk of bailout debt early and touts recovery during anger over cost of living

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis says Greece is set to make an early repayment of 5 billion euros or $5.3 billion in bailout-era debt in 2025

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How Cade Klubnik got his groove back as chaos maestro and lifted Clemson offense to Lawrence-level heights

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France-Israel Soccer Match is Overshadowed by Amsterdam Attack

After the recent violence around an Israeli team’s game in Amsterdam, French leaders insisted on proceeding under security with a France-Israel match, and on showing up, themselves.

World - The New York Times - November 14

FirstFT: US consumers continue to spend, spend, spend

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UK borrowing costs soar day after Labour government unveiled tax-raising budget

U.K. bond yields spiked sharply Thursday after the ruling Labour Party unveiled a sweeping package of tax hikes and increased borrowing.

Business - CNBC - October 31

UK’s borrowing costs rise as Reeves’s budget prompts fears of slower interest rate cuts

Markets conclude higher level of public spending could lead to higher inflation, making cuts in Bank of England rate less likely. . UK government borrowing costs have risen to their highest level ...

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France's new dictionary struggles to keep up with the times

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