AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoBond-market warning: France’s 10-year borrowing cost touched 5% for the first time since 2002, as investors weighed the country’s fiscal outlook and a prolonged fight over the 2027 budget. The French-German yield spread widened to 159 basis points. Business fallout: Carrefour cut its full-year margin outlook and investment plan after unrest hit stores, while hotel bookings are weakening in major cities. Riot damage to businesses is estimated to exceed €1 billion. Energy security: During his Gulf tour, Emmanuel Macron secured Qatari LNG supplies of 2 terawatt-hours a month for winter and diesel shipments from Gulf states intended to ease shortages, though not quickly lower prices. Investment ties: Qatar and France are pushing to turn trade agreements into industrial partnerships, while Paris and Abu Dhabi revived cooperation on the Rafale F5 programme.
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