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France case scenario after elections

European economy 20th October 2026

Riots fuel France’s risk premium, hitting highs not seen since 2012

The recent escalation of social tension in France, featuring an intense wave of protests and riots over the high cost of living, has ultimately dealt a direct hit to market confidence in the country’s sovereign debt. The spread between the yield on the 10-year French bond and the German bund (France’s risk premium) has surged to near 148 basis points. This is a peak level not seen since 2012, during…

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Companies, European economy, Markets 27th July 2026

Commerzbank open to negotiating its takeover by UniCredit

The growing shareholder support secured by the Italian bank makes it necessary to initiate a “constructive and transparent” dialogue. Reported by the Consejeros Editorial Team After months of trying to resist, Commerzbank has agreed to open talks with UniCredit regarding a potential takeover. The growing shareholder support secured by the Italian bank makes it necessary to initiate a “constructive and transparent” dialogue to protect the interests of shareholders, employees and…