France and the U.S. share the same debt trap. Only one has a global lifeline.

Reported by MarketWatch · Published 19 Oct 2026, 5:30 PM MYT (2 hr ago)

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France and the U.S. have similar debt dynamics.

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France and the U.S. share the same debt trap. Only one has a global lifeline.

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