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Spreads between French 10-year bonds and German bunds have reached their widest level since 2011, intensifying concerns about potential contagion within the Eurozone.
The European Central Bank (ECB) holds the Transmission Protection Instrument (TPI) as a mechanism to stabilize markets, yet officials state that intervention is not currently justified.
The central bank notes that bond purchases carry significant risks because inflation remains above the target level.
The ECB maintains that France must independently address its fiscal challenges by implementing a credible budget and deficit reduction measures.
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