France’s Borrowing Costs Hit 5% for First Time Since 2002

Concerns over public finances and political stability have helped push up 10-year bond yields from 3.2% in late February

France’s Borrowing Costs Hit 5% for First Time Since 2002

TL;DR

  • 10-year bond yields in France have reached 5%.
  • This is the highest level seen since 2002.
  • The increase is attributed to concerns over public finances.
  • Political stability concerns have also contributed to the rise in yields.
  • Yields were at 3.2% in late February.