Jefferies Maintains Bearish View on French Government Bonds
Jefferies remains underweight French bonds but says current risks are not comparable with the eurozone debt crisis of the early 2010s.
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Newsmetry API reports that Jefferies remains underweight French bonds and continues to take a bearish view. However, global economist Mohit Kumar says the current situation should not be compared with the eurozone debt crisis of the early 2010s.
“To be clear, we do not think that we are in a sovereign crisis, or we should draw parallels with 2012,” Kumar said. He added that the firm’s main concern was the absence of a clear plan to reduce deficits, meaning Jefferies does not expect buyers to step in and support France.
Across Europe, higher energy and food prices could create additional fiscal pressure. Kumar said politicians would likely seek to help households, potentially adding to concerns about public finances.
why it matters
The comments put the focus on investor confidence in France’s deficit-reduction plans. Further household support amid higher energy and food costs could keep fiscal risks relevant for French government bonds.
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- Jefferies Stays Bearish on French Bonds — Market Talk — Newsmetry API, 13 October 2026 at 06:08 UTC
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