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Part of situation: French fiscal and political market instability (15 clusters)

France overtakes Italy as primary source of European bond market anxiety

sovereign debt bond yields Fitch Ratings fiscal deficit European bond market

Fitch Ratings has maintained France's sovereign credit rating at A+ with a stable outlook, citing its large, diversified economy and resilient banking sector. However, the agency warned that high and rising debt, combined with political fragmentation and low growth potential, pose significant risks. Fitch revised its public deficit forecasts upward to 5.2% for 2026, 5.5% for 2027, and 5.2% for 2028, projecting that general government debt could reach 122.7% of GDP by 2028.

This fiscal situation has led to a historic shift in the European bond market. For much of the summer of 2026, French 10-year government bond yields frequently exceeded those of Italy, a reversal of the traditional trend where Italian debt was viewed as higher risk. Investors are increasingly demanding a higher risk premium for French bonds due to concerns over widening deficits, rising interest costs, and political uncertainty ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

In contrast, Italy has gained investor confidence through steady fiscal tightening and political stability. Italy's national debt-to-GDP ratio fell from 154% in 2020 to 139% this year, and the country has achieved a primary budget surplus. While Italy remains vulnerable to energy price shocks, markets now increasingly view France as the primary source of anxiety within the eurozone.

Entities

Financial Times · Fitch · Fitch Ratings · France · Giorgia Meloni · Italy · Roland Lescure · Sébastien Lecornu

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La Francia sta diventando la nuova Italia? Il sorpasso sui bond che cambia lo scenario europeo - Criptovaluta. it® [www.criptovaluta.it]
« Une économie vaste, diversifiée et à haut revenu » : pourquoi Fitch a maintenu la note de la France à A + [www.challenges.fr]
FRANCIA, IL FINANCIAL TIMES ROVESCIA LA NARRAZIONE: ORA È PARIGI L’ANELLO DEBOLE D’EUROPA [www.mezzogiornoitalia.it]
Prestito da 8,9 miliardi: l’Italia si prepara a una svolta epocale negli investimenti! [assesempione.info]
Dette publique : Fitch maintient la note de la France à A + [www.leparisien.fr]
Frankrijk vervangt Italië als grootste economische zorgenkindje van de Europese Unie [newsbit.nl]
While Italy, which was considered the epitome of fiscal instability in the past, regained trust, Fra. . [www.europesays.com]
Btp settembre 2026: cosa aspettarsi dopo il rialzo dei rendimenti [www.epochtimes.it]
Bond, l’Italia sorpassa la Francia: perché Parigi è la nuova sorvegliata speciale [www.primapaginaonline.it]
Γαλλία: «Ανάσα» από τη Fitch, διατηρεί το A+ – Καμπανάκι για έλλειμμα και χρέος [economytoday.sigmalive.com]
Fitch reitera rating da França em ‘A+’, com perspectiva estável | Tribuna de Petrópolis [tribunadepetropolis.com.br]
Fitch maintient la note A+ de la France malgré un déficit en hausse [1001infos.net]
Fitch maintient la note la France mais ne croit pas à un redressement des finances publiques [www.abcbourse.com]
Fitch reitera rating da França em 'A+', com perspectiva estável | TNOnline [dev.tnonline.com.br]
Debito pubblico, Financial Times: rivincita dell’Italia sulla Francia [www.art-news.it]
MERCATI OBBLIGAZIONARI: IL SORPASSO STORICO DEI BTP SUI TITOLI FRANCESI OAT [parlamentonews.com]
France Surpasses Italy as Europe’s Top Bond Market Risk [europeanbusinessmagazine.com]
Euro, torna l’incubo: Mélenchon vuole cancellare il debito, AfD punta all’uscita [www.panorama.it]
Αμετάβλητη η αξιολόγηση της Γαλλίας από τη Fitch – Στο A+ με σταθερή προοπτική [www.newsbeast.gr]
Finances. Fitch maintient la note A+ de la France et sa perspective stable [www.republicain-lorrain.fr]
Finances. Fitch maintient la note A+ de la France et sa perspective stable [www.vosgesmatin.fr]
Fitch reitera rating da França em 'A+', com perspectiva estável - Diário do Grande ABC [www.dgabc.com.br]
Fitch ismerteti Franciaország besorolását: „A status quo tűnik a legvalószínűbb forgatókönyvnek” [hu.euronews.com]
Fitch-Rating für Frankreich: Status quo wahrscheinlich [de.euronews.com]
Η Fitch ανακοινώνει την αξιολόγηση της Γαλλίας: «Το στάτους κβο είναι το πιο πιθανό σενάριο» [gr.euronews.com]
Dette publique de la France : la note de Fitch attendue vendredi soir [www.notretemps.com]
Titoli Stato, FT: svolta Italia da Pigs a fiore occhiello mercati, Francia preoccupa - Key4biz [www.key4biz.it]
Malgré le taux d’endettement en hausse de la France, l’agence Fitch maintient la note A+ du pays [www.capital.fr]
Dette publique : Fitch opte pour le statu quo et maintient la note de la France à A + [www.sudouest.fr]
Fitch mantém notação da dívida francesa mesmo com taxas de juro em máximos [sapo.pt]
Dette : Malgré un déficit en hausse, Fitch maintient la note A + de la France et sa perspective stable [fr.news.yahoo.com]
Finances. Fitch maintient la note A+ de la France et sa perspective stable [www.leprogres.fr]