The French stock market is experiencing significant losses due to ongoing political turmoil, with the CAC 40 index hitting a four-month low. Prime Minister Michel Barnier faces potential ousting from opposition parties over his budget plan. French banking stocks are particularly affected, with major banks like BNP Paribas and AXA seeing substantial declines. Concerns about France's political and financial stability are rising, with projections indicating a high deficit and debt-to-GDP ratio. The euro is also under pressure amid these uncertainties. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)