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How big are the contagion risks from France?

Europe Economics Update

19 October, 2026

How big are the contagion risks from France?

France appears to be heading for a fiscal crisis which could lead to contagion and potentially a recession in the euro-zone. However, several factors mean the contagion risks to other countries’ bond markets and economies are lower than they were…

Andrew Kenningham

Chief Europe Economist

Chief Economist's Note

19 October, 2026

The Inflation Outlook and the Bond Market Sell-Off

The sell-off in government bond markets has eased in recent days but yields still look too high based on the inflation outlook alone. Higher energy prices will push average inflation in advanced…

Neil Shearing

Group Chief Economist

Capital Daily

19 October, 2026

Tech tumbles, but it’s good news for Treasuries

We don’t think the AI bubble has burst yet, but if tech does come under further pressure it might not immediately spread to the rest of the market. Meanwhile, we remain upbeat on Treasuries.

Thomas Mathews

Head of Markets, Asia Pacific

Commodities Weekly

16 October, 2026

Energy markets are learning to live with conflict

The escalation in strikes across the Middle East highlights the upside risks to oil prices. But oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz have proved to be relatively resilient, and the expansion of…

Hamad Hussain

Senior Climate and Commodities Economist

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