France avoids Moody's downgrade but retains a negative credit outlook
Moody's kept France's rating at Aa3 on Friday, offering relief after debt worries, rising bond yields and political turmoil, but its negative outlook leaves the pressure on.
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Debt concerns push French bond yield above 5%
France24 ↗Moody's review scheduled for after US markets close
MarketWatch ↗National mobilisation planned for Saturday amid downgrade fears
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