French stocks and bonds plunge on Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu resigning just a day after President Macron named a new cabinet. Sanae Takaichi’s election victory in Japan is being interpreted as a clear positive for risk assets with the yen and long-term bonds tumbling. Meanwhile in the US, the government shutdown enters its sixth day. Kallum Pickering of Peel Hunt discusses the bond market amid global leadership change. Chris Watling of Longview Economics examines the market stability of France. “Bloomberg Brief” delivers the market news, data and analysis you need to set your agenda.
French Prime Minister Resigns; Japan Elects New Leader

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