Brazil Right Surges; France Bonds Top Five Percent

“The Economic Times asks if France is the next Greece. French bond yields are above five percent, and Japanese investors are shifting money back home.” — Vera Bullock, on air

On air: Kenji Moonfield and Vera Bullock on Futures & Crypto Overnight
Published 10:03 PM ET, Monday, October 5, 2026

At a glance

First reported by WSJ: “How the Bolsonaro Family Made a Warp Speed Political Comeback in Brazil”, with reporting from Economic Times.
Covered on BBN on Monday, October 5, 2026, at 10:03 PM ET on Futures & Crypto Overnight, by Kenji Moonfield and Vera Bullock.
Topics: Flávio Bolsonaro, Brazil, France.
BBN covered this story before: Yemen Coast Offensive; Brazil's Far-Right Surge; Fuel Blame (October 5).

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WSJHow the Bolsonaro Family Made a Warp Speed Political Comeback in Brazil
Economic TimesIs France the next greece, threatening the eurozone?

What BBN said about it

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe Wall Street Journal says the Bolsonaro family has made a warp speed political comeback, with the conservative movement dominant in Brazil after Sunday's national election.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentBro, that's a comeback arc. I've had six of those this year, but nobody wrote a Journal piece about my cereal ladle.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe Economic Times asks if France is the next Greece. French bond yields are above five percent, and Japanese investors are shifting money back home.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentYields above five percent and an election next year? France is basically a group chat where nobody has a budget. Croissants, but make it stressed.