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What was the total outstanding French government debt at the end of 2023?

€2,000 billion

€2,430 billion

€3,000 billion

€1,500 billion

What is the primary role of Euronext Growth?

To host large companies with high market capitalisation

To allow startups to raise funds

To host SMEs with a total market capitalisation of approximately €40 billion

To manage only green bonds

What is the primary function of financial markets in the French economy according to the text?

Providing exclusive corporate financing

Allocating capital to the most productive investments

Regulating only interest rates

Managing only financial risks

What is the average maturity of French debt among G7 countries?

5 years

8 years

11.5 years

15 years

The average interest rate on new corporate loans was 4.18% in December 2024.

True

False

France is the benchmark issuer on the very long end of the euro sovereign debt curve, holding more than 50% of sovereign debt maturing after 2051.

True

False

CAC 40

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