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The Map of "Safe"

The Map of “Safe”: Why France Now Pays More to Borrow Than Italy

Market AnalysisOct 09, 2026

The Map of “Safe”: Why France Now Pays More to Borrow Than Italy

For most of the euro's history, investors saw French government debt as one of Europe's lowest-risk borrowers, second only to Germany. Italy, Spain and Greece were the countries markets worried about.

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The Rate Turn

The Rate Turn: Why Central Banks Are Raising Interest Rates Again

Market AnalysisOct 08, 2026

The Rate Turn: Why Central Banks Are Raising Interest Rates Again

In September 2026, the US Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in three years. On 7 October, the Reserve Bank of India followed with its first hike since 2023, having cut rates four times in 2025 and then held steady. The Bank of Japan is now considering a move of its own.

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