Country: FR | Published: 2026-09-24
French markets still carry that split personality, with consumer and manufacturing confidence holding steady in September even as households remain cautious about inflation pressur
French markets still carry that split personality, with consumer and manufacturing confidence holding steady in September even as households remain cautious about inflation pressures. The budget debate continues to fuel political uncertainty, and rising government bond yields are adding pressure on the fiscal side. Growth signals look resilient, but the gap between solid data and budget anxiety remains the main tension for the country's assets.