• ICG’s Nicholas Brooks sees low risk of a systemic crisis or deep recession, citing strong corporate, household and bank balance sheets.
• Current energy prices could slow growth over the next 12 months but are unlikely to trigger a deep recession.
• French sovereign spreads over Bunds reached their highest since 2011, with near-term pressures potentially worsening.
• France targets a deficit around 5% of GDP in 2027; its commitment to deficit reduction should ultimately stabilize the bond market.

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