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France borrowing costs near 2008 highs amid debt and gridlock

CNBC says France’s government borrowing costs are rising toward levels last seen in 2008, reflecting concerns around the country’s debt burden and political deadlock.

France is increasingly viewed as a benchmark for sovereign debt stress, as its government borrowing costs move toward levels not seen since 2008, according to CNBC.

The outlet links the rise in borrowing costs to the combination of France’s growing debt burden and ongoing political gridlock, which complicates efforts to stabilize public finances.

As investor concerns build around sustainability, the shift in borrowing costs underscores how domestic political dynamics can quickly translate into market pressure on sovereign funding rates.

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