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Paris stocks turn in worst monthly performance in two years

Asian markets drop as US jobs data stoke recession fears
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The Paris stock exchange suffered its biggest monthly decline in two years in June, dropping by 6.4 percent, as French voters prepare for a weekend election predicted to see strong gains for the far right.

The CAC 40 index finished down to the lowest level since January 25 on Friday, while the gap between the yield on French and German 10-year government bonds widened to its highest level since 2012.

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