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Bond Market Selloff Dominates G-7 Finance Ministers Meeting in Paris

A bond-market selloff dominated discussions as Group of Seven finance ministers and central bank governors convened in Paris on Monday. The debt markets were a focus as officials gathered to address financial concerns. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent joined France's Finance Minister Roland Lescure and central bank Governor Villeroy de Galhau at the meeting. Officials emphasized the need for coordinated policy responses to stabilize bond markets and restore investor confidence. The discussions reflected concerns about fiscal sustainability among developed nations and the interconnected nature of global financial markets.