Usagevpn.com – Debt – France received an unexpected reprieve on Friday evening when Moody’s decided not to cut the country’s sovereign credit rating, despite widespread expectations that a downgrade was imminent. The agency kept France at Aa3 and retained a negative outlook, offering the government short-term relief while making clear that the risks surrounding public finances have not disappeared.

The decision came during a difficult week for French borrowing costs. The yield on France’s 10-year government bond, known as the OAT, climbed sharply as investors assessed both worsening fiscal concerns and renewed political uncertainty. Unrest following the 17 October riots has added to market anxiety, while another round of demonstrations scheduled for Saturday is expected to be watched closely.…