Nytimes iconNytimesOct 20, 2026

A ‘Doom Loop’ Threatens France as Populism Confronts Markets

The turmoil shows the profound challenges facing governments stuck between unhappy citizens and wary bond investors.

A ‘Doom Loop’ Threatens France as Populism Confronts Markets

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