France’s Credit Downgrade Triggers Crisis Flashbacks Sven R. Larson September 16, 2025 The French government is facing the same fiscal crisis as in 2012—but this time, the ECB won’t be able to help them.
Fitch Downgrades France’s Credit Rating TEC News / AFP September 13, 2025 The move reflects decades of fiscal mismanagement and government overspending, outgoing Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau said.
Trump Must Take U.S. Credit Downgrade Seriously Sven R. Larson May 22, 2025 Europe has a rich history of debt crises. Time for Trump to learn from them.
Euros & Dollars: France Deserved Its Downgrade Sven R. Larson June 4, 2024 Unless the French political leadership does something radical, more downgrades are coming.
Moody’s Opens Path to U.S. Fiscal Crisis Sven R. Larson November 15, 2023 The latest report on the U.S. government’s credit worthiness is nothing short of fiscal and political dynamite. It should put Congress and President Biden on full alert.
