French debt worries drive stocks to biggest underperformance since 2010
Investors are demanding larger discounts on French assets against regional peers over troubled public finances and an upcoming presidential vote.
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What happened
French debt worries have spilled into the stock market, producing the biggest underperformance since 2010. Investors are demanding big discounts against regional peers to reflect troubled public finances and the looming presidential election. France's central bank governor said the country can cut its budget deficit to 3% within three years, while the head of Deutsche Bank's corporate and investment bank said European banks remain resilient.
Timeline
- Oct 15, 12:00 AM ET: French debt worries spilled into stocks, driving the biggest underperformance since 2010.
- Oct 15, 6:05 AM ET: The head of the French central bank said France can slash its deficit to 3% in three years.
- Oct 15, 8:28 PM ET: Deutsche Bank's president said European banks are well positioned despite French budget uncertainty.
Coverage
- European banks are well positioned amid French budget uncertainty: Deutsche Bank President (CNBC)
- France is ‘putting the house in order’ and can slash deficit to 3% in three years, central bank governor tells CNBC (CNBC)
- French debt worries spill into stocks, driving biggest underperformance since 2010 (Financial Times)
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