UBS CEO says 'hard measures' needed on French debt

“CNBC reports UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti says France needs "hard measures" on its spiraling debt, and Reuters says bond contagion fears are rattling the euro.” — Hank Ledger, on air

On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on Market Hours
Published 11:23 AM ET, Tuesday, October 6, 2026

At a glance

First reported by CNBC: “UBS CEO warns ‘hard measures’ are needed to tackle French debt crisis, as turmoil worsens”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 11:23 AM ET on Market Hours, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.
Topics: French, CEO.

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CNBCUBS CEO warns ‘hard measures’ are needed to tackle French debt crisis, as turmoil worsens

What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorCNBC reports UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti says France needs "hard measures" on its spiraling debt, and Reuters says bond contagion fears are rattling the euro.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorHard measures! In French that's a revolution with a baguette. Lovely. I'm basically glowing, Hank.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorDale, the S and P is up point eight seven percent. Europe can sulk. I'm busy being a genius.