Global Market: European stocks edge lower as Kering slumps, oil prices riseEuropean shares slipped as Kering plunged 10.4% following weak Gucci sales, while rising oil prices and French political uncertainty dampen...
23 Oct, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
Global Market: French bond selloff raises debt concerns across Europe amid social unrestFrench 10-year bond yields surged above 5%, reaching a 24-year high, as fiscal deficits, political deadlock and social unrest unsettled inv...
23 Oct, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
‘France’s protests increased polarisation — and helped the far-right’Recent protests in France erupted from student frustrations surrounding educational systems and inadequate school environments. As the move...
22 Oct, 2026, 11.26 PM IST
Global Market: Japanese investors extend foreign bond selling streak to five weeksJapanese investors extended their foreign bond selling streak to five weeks through October 17, offloading 161.6 billion yen of long-term d...
22 Oct, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
Global Market: Eurozone bond yields rise as French unrest fuels fiscal concernsEurozone government bond yields rose as protests in France heightened concerns over fiscal stability and public finances. French 10-year yi...
21 Oct, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
Global Market: Eurozone banking crisis fears return as government borrowing costs surgeRising euro zone borrowing costs have renewed fears of a sovereign debt crisis, particularly in France. European banks’ stronger capital bu...
21 Oct, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
Global Market | Safe-haven assets under pressure: Dollar, Swiss franc, German bonds and gold in focusSafe-haven demand is shifting amid AI-driven market volatility, geopolitical tensions, rising energy prices and mounting government debt. T...
21 Oct, 2026, 10.40 AM IST
Bessent sees no spillover from France bond market’s turmoilScott Bessent, the US Treasury secretary, expressed that the French bond market will not affect other markets. He acknowledged the economic...
21 Oct, 2026, 07.29 AM IST
French bond yields near 24-year high as new protests loomAs ongoing protests grip France, the yields on government securities, known as OAT, have surged to a peak not seen in over 24 years. Both M...
20 Oct, 2026, 04.57 PM IST
French bond yields edge down, but investors stay on alertOn Tuesday, French government bond yields lowered after a significant increase observed on the previous day. Investors are remaining cautio...
20 Oct, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
Yen jumps after JGB auction draws big demand, euro finds reliefThe yen experienced a notable rise against the dollar, driven by unprecedented demand for long-term Japanese government bonds. In France, c...
20 Oct, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
Dollar and euro drift, yen slips as markets seek directionThe euro was steady at $1.1216, while the British pound rose 0.1% to $1.3308. The Australian dollar was up 0.1% at $0.6986, while its New Z...
20 Oct, 2026, 07.34 AM IST
France is on fire but something more dangerous burns below the unrestFrance is engulfed in protests as the public gives vent to growing anger over soaring expenses and diminishing educational quality. Citizen...
20 Oct, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
Global Markets: French markets tumble as riots add to political crisisProtests across France have led to significant declines in the country's financial markets and stocks. French government officials requeste...
19 Oct, 2026, 08.52 PM IST
Global Market: Japan five-year bond yield steady after strong demand at auctionJapan’s five-year government bond yield held steady at 2.34% on Wednesday after strong demand at a Ministry of Finance auction. Solid bid-t...
14 Oct, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
Global Market: Eurozone bond yields fall as tech stock selloff boosts safe-haven demandEurozone government bond yields decline as renewed turbulence in technology stocks drives demand for safe-haven assets. Germany’s 10-year y...
13 Oct, 2026, 03.58 PM IST
Global Market: Eurozone bond yields ease as Russia-Ukraine energy truce lifts sentimentEurozone government bond yields eased as lower energy prices and a Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire announcement improved investor sentiment...
12 Oct, 2026, 01.08 PM IST