Report published September 3, 2026
France 2027: Too Early to Re-Engage – Goldman Sachs Portfolio Strategy
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- Goldman Sachs
- Report date
- September 3, 2026
- Analysis as of
- Not stated in source
Authors / editors: Guillaume Jaisson, Peter Oppenheimer, Sharon Bell, Elena Porfidia, Jacinta Feng
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Goldman Sachs argues that it is too early to re-engage with French equities as political uncertainty and weak fiscal fundamentals sustain an elevated risk premium. The team recommends maintaining caution on French domestic assets, preferring German equities or waiting for OAT-Bund spreads to widen toward 100bp before buying French assets.
Key Takeaways
- 1.French political and fiscal risks remain elevated ahead of the 2027 elections, with the primary threat stemming from fiscal credibility and a divided parliament rather than radical anti-euro policy shifts.
- 2.Valuations for French equities do not yet offer a compelling entry point; the CAC 40 generates only ~15% of revenues domestically, whereas domestic-heavy equities and banks remain highly vulnerable to sovereign spread widening.
- 3.Strategists prefer German equities over French equities, and would prioritize buying weakness in French sovereign debt over equities if OAT-Bund spreads widen towards 100bp.
Table of Contents
- France 2027: Too Early to Re-engage
- Appendix
- Disclosure Appendix
Report data
Exhibit 7: Exposure to OAT-Bund spread shows the Domestic vs. Broad Market divergence
| Metric | Estimate | Context |
|---|---|---|
| French Public Debt-to-GDP | 120% | Level of French public debt approaching 120% of GDP ahead of the 2027 election cycle. |
| French Fiscal Deficit | 5 % of GDP | Current French fiscal deficit level. |
| OAT-Bund Spread | 80 bp | Sovereign spread between French 10-year OATs and German Bunds. |
| French 10-Year Government Bond Yield | 4.2% | French 10-year sovereign bond yield reaching its highest level since 2008. |
| CAC 40 Domestic Revenue Exposure | 15% | Share of revenues generated domestically within France by CAC 40 companies. |
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Reported Data Context
- French Public Debt-to-GDP: 120 % (2026)
- French Fiscal Deficit: 5 % of GDP (2026)
- OAT-Bund Spread: 80 bp (2026-09)
- French 10-Year Government Bond Yield: 4.2 % (2026) · Source: Bloomberg, Haver Analytics
- CAC 40 Domestic Revenue Exposure: 15 % (2026) · Source: FactSet, Datastream
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