![New future market on french bonds: a water pistol against France](http://boilingfrogs.stanislasjourdan.fr/files/2012/04/pistol_water-150x150.jpg)
A rumor is currently trending in French media: Sarkozy would be the instigator of the launch by Eurex (pdf) of a new market for derivative on French bonds. For some, the move is intended to stimulate market pressure on french debt and thus give credit to austerity speeches.