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Europe Drop-In: French political turmoil and macro/market spillover risks

Emmanuel Macron’s decision to call a snap legislative election has triggered turmoil in French politics that is spilling into its financial markets. But what’s driving market panic? Is France heading for a ‘Liz Truss’-style bond market meltdown? And how worried should investors be about a National Rally government?

This special briefing will guide you through what to expect from French legislative elections, including what potential outcomes could mean for the economic and financial markets outlook.

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