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Hedge funds increasingly speculate on French debt, raising specter of crisis

Hedge funds now account for more than half of all European bond trading. France, which carries one of the highest debt levels in Western Europe, has become concerned about these creditors, whose profiles are less predictable than those of public institutions, banks or insurers.

Hedge funds increasingly speculate on French debt, raising specter of crisis

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Content creator Sammy Kioko declares Mavoko MP bid

“I will not lie to you, I will not deceive you, and I will not do politics of weakness. I want us to move out of poverty, I want us to move out of politics of hate and politics of insults.

  • Comedian Sammy Kioko declares candidacy for Mavoko parliamentary seat in 2027 election.
  • Kioko pledges politics free from insults, hate, and deception, advocating Mbele Pazuri vision.
  • Campaign involves door-to-door visits across Athi River, Mlolongo, Muthwani, and Kinanie.

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