Deep dive into French elections

French voters go to the polls this Sunday and next Sunday. In this focus, we explore 1 2 key questions ahead of the French General elections, completing our previous Q&A . What do the polls say? An update What are the most likely outcomes? An update What did we learn from the release of the far right and left coalition programs? Why is household purchasing power a key topic in the campaign? What should we expect from a VAT rate cut on energy prices? Will uncertainty derail the recovery? Equity markets: What are the most exposed sectors? What will the ratings agencies do? Far right and left coalition: Some worrying rhetoric against Brussels, but no Frexit expected What consequences of entering excessive deficit procedure for the next Government? Is an intervention of the ECB likely in case of spiking spreads? How much will it cost in case of permanent widening spreads?