Investors are steering clear of French assets after a sudden flare-up in political tension this week, betting that the volatile period is far from over.Most Read from BloombergIn Traffic-Weary Toronto,

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government is under threat as the 2025 budget remains stalled in a divisive parliament. A no-confidence motion could topple the coalition by Christmas. Barnier's survival might depend on softening spending cuts,

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen said Monday that she could bring down France's minority government by the end of the year unless changes are made to the country's budget bill. Le Pen made her remarks after a meeting with conservative Prime Minister Michel Barnier over next year's budget and other issues.