Country: FR | Published: 2026-09-19
French equities slipped as inflation worries weighed on sentiment, with the CAC 40 closing lower. The fiscal story keeps tightening its grip: the government unveiled a €54 billion
French equities slipped as inflation worries weighed on sentiment, with the CAC 40 closing lower. The fiscal story keeps tightening its grip: the government unveiled a €54 billion savings plan amid growing protests, and the bond risk premium climbed to its highest level in over a decade as investors price in budget risk. With energy concerns and street pressure both building, the fiscal credibility question remains the core pulse for French assets.