French stocks and bonds have taken a hit after the fall of the Lecornu government. Investors are now factoring in political instability as a given.

La crisis política francesa provoca una caída del 1,3% en el Cac 40, con fuertes caídas en la banca

The surprise resignation of Sébastien Lecornu after less than a month in office intensified concerns that France would be unable to tackle its enormous debt pile.

Investors rattled by resignation of French PM but country is not alone in trying to grapple with political maths

French stocks and bonds have taken a hit after the fall of the Lecornu government. Investors are now factoring in political instability as a given.