2308 GMT - The sharp move higher in French bond yields over recent months has generated discussion in markets on whether the European Central Bank could step in at some point to contain the sell-off. But given past experience, current bond spreads aren't close to a level where the ECB will intervene, says Macquarie in a note to clients. The ECB didn't adopt the policy when some economies' bond spreads were much higher in 2022, it says. So far, there is little sign of contagion and the ECB may want to see fiscal consolidation in France first before stepping in, Macquarie adds.
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