Violent clashes in Paris and Lyon as cost-of-living protests escalate

Protests against rising living costs in Paris and Lyon turned violent, with clashes between demonstrators and security forces in Place de la République and the looting and arson of a tourist office in Lyon. The incidents mark an escalation in protest activity, though the scale and organization of the violent groups remain unclear. This signals heightened social unrest in France, which could pressure the government and impact market sentiment.