Global Markets: French Bond Spreads & Default Insurance Risks Explained
Global markets face renewed headwinds as French bond spreads widen to levels unseen since 2012, driven by fiscal deficits and upcoming political elections.
Global markets face renewed headwinds as French bond spreads widen to levels unseen since 2012, driven by fiscal deficits and upcoming political elections.
US stocks slipped on Friday, September 18, 2026, pressured by rising Treasury yields, oil volatility, and lingering uncertainty over the Federal Reserve's monetary path.
Platinum Jasmine eyes a ₹2,047 crore stake sale in Lenskart via a large block deal, testing institutional liquidity and market resilience.
Bitcoin has gained 61.7% over five years, outpacing Ethereum and Solana amid expanding institutional adoption and liquidity flows.
The Japanese yen drops to a two-week low against the dollar after a cautious Bank of Japan rate hike sparks policy doubts among foreign exchange traders.
RateGain has been named the fastest-growing SaaS company at the ET Enterprise AI Awards 2026, reinforcing its institutional market position.
India Pesticides secures technical equivalence for an insecticide in the UK and herbicide registration in Argentina, expanding global market reach.
Eurozone bond yields head for weekly declines as ECB hike bets ease, while US Treasuries stabilize following the 10-year yield breaching 5%.
Nasdaq futures lead US stock gains on Friday, September 18, 2026, as a retreat in crude oil prices eases persistent global inflation fears.
Global markets navigate fresh Federal Reserve rate decisions, surging US Treasury yields, and capital flow shifts amid high-profile political and economic developments.