Business and markets fret ahead of French presidential vote
Volatile campaigns, extreme candidates and undecided voters are all stoking fears
Moody’s seen holding off Irish upgrade amid Brexit fears
Eight out of 11 analysts see Moody’s keeping Ireland at Baa1 on Friday
Euro zone government bond yields sink to historic lows
Global stocks touch a fresh record high while Brent oil surges
Low interest rates ease size of debt service pressures
A range of factors has brought about a chance to prepare for the next crisis
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