A sovereign downgrade could make French bonds less attractive to large conservative investors

French bond yields rose after an unscheduled downgrade by S&amp;P

Asian indices rose in anticipation of political changes in Japan and in hope for the recovery of the Chinese economy, while in Europe the mood worsened after the unexpected downgrade of France's rating by S&amp;P. These and other topics are covered in our review of key events for the morning of October 20.

France's prime minister avoided a vote of no confidence twice in one day. Is this good for the market?

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Cider from the Basque Country: wild character, history and ancient rituals 

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He lasted less than a month as prime minister last time he was in office

Macron reappointed Lecornu as France's prime minister four days after his resignation 

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After the unexpected resignation of French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, who held the post for only 27 days, investors are wary of the political crisis in the country. Analysts note that this may cool interest in companies focused on the domestic market. The situation is aggravated by the difficult budget situation, which forces investors to choose other European destinations.

Avoid banks and telecoms. How strategists advise to protect themselves from the crisis in France

The Republic has found itself in a political deadlock, from which no political force sees a way out yet

"Contagious" for Europe: France without a government and without a parliament

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Just a day ago, President Emmanuel Macron announced the composition of the new government

Stocks in France accelerate fall after PM's second resignation in a month

French government headed by a proponent of military buildup

Defense minister and longtime Macron ally has become France's new prime minister

France's National Assembly has voted no confidence in the government. The vote was organized by Prime Minister François Bayrou, trying to win support for his unpopular budget plan. Now he will have to leave the post, which he took up only at the end of last year.

French prime minister to resign after confidence vote fails

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Data on inflation in the United States this week will be a key factor for Wall Street ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve meeting on interest rates, the results of which are expected on September 17, <a href="https://www.wsj.com/economy/week-ahead-for-fx-bonds-u-s-inflation-france-confidence-vote-ecb-in-focus-a8e5cdc7?mod=economy_more_article_pos2#:~:text=U.S.%20inflation%20data%20in%20the%20coming%20week%20will%20be%20the%20next%20key%20data%20ahead%20of%20a%20Federal%20Reserve%20interest%2Drate%20decision%20on%20September%2017.%20Investors%20anticipate%20that%20rate%20cuts%20will%20resume%20from%20this%20month%2C%20but%20the%20pace%20of%20reductions%20beyond%20that%20remains%20uncertain.">writes</a> The Wall Street Journal. The stock market expects the regulator to resume rate cuts in September, but the pace of further easing of monetary policy remains uncertain, the newspaper notes.

US inflation, the crisis in France and the ECB: what investors need to know this week

What is Prime Minister François Bayrou trying to achieve when he puts a vote of confidence before Parliament? And why is this not about elections, but about the economy