France Schools Shutdown, German Government In Danger, More
Summary
French high schools shut as unions and students protest education spending, coinciding with investors dumping French assets over budget deficits and rising borrowing costs. Meanwhile, Germany’s government faces collapse risks from tax disputes, while US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s growth claims clash with market fears of 6% yields. The segment also covers EU proposals to cut off China from the single market, conflicting US accounts on B-1 bomber withdrawals, and Elon Musk’s return to trillionaire status.
Topics discussed
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French high school strikes and student protests
France budget crisis, bond yields, and Ray Dalio
German government tax dispute and budget risk
US debt, growth forecasts, and rising yields
EU trade powers and potential China market cutoff
US B-1 bombers removed from UK base over threats
Elon Musk back to trillionaire status
Market wrap: stocks, yields, and currency
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