Confidence high in FIG as France leans to Macron

Bill Thornhill,

Sam Kerr, Tyler Davies

April 26, 2017 11:00 AM

Emmanuel_Macron_PA_230x150 — Centrist candidate in the French presidential elections, Emmanuel Macron, celebrates his win in front of a crowd of supporters in Paris, on April 23, 2017. Macron will face far-right leader Marine Le Pen in a run-off for the French presidency on 7 May, near-final results show. With 96\% of votes counted from Sunday's first round, Mr Macron has 23.9\% with Ms Le Pen on 21.4\%. Photo by Henri Zwarc/ABACAPRESS.COM | Szwarc Henri/ABACA/ABACA/PA Images

Expectation of a victory for centrist candidate Emmanuel Macron in the French presidential election has fuelled a big rally in cash bonds this week, making conditions very supportive for borrowers returning from blackout periods and looking at executing new deals.

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