France’s 10-year OAT yield climbed above 3.65%, reaching its highest level since November 2011, as escalating Middle East tensions heightened inflation concerns and fueled expectations of further European Central Bank rate hikes. Oil prices continued their upward trajectory despite recent measures aimed at easing the energy supply shock, with investors doubtful that these efforts will fully offset potential disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. The spike in energy costs has led money markets to price in two ECB rate hikes this year, a significant shift from last month when no moves were expected. Attention now turns to the ECB’s upcoming policy meeting, where President Christine Lagarde is expected to outline how the bank plans to protect the eurozone from inflationary pressures stemming from the conflict. Earlier this week, she reiterated that the ECB would act to prevent a repeat of the inflation shocks seen after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

The yield on France 10Y Bond Yield rose to 3.68% on March 13, 2026, marking a 0.07 percentage points increase from the previous session. Over the past month, the yield has edged up by 0.33 points and is 0.11 points higher than a year ago, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the France 10-Year Government Bond Yield reached an all time high of 11.85 in October of 1987. France 10-Year Government Bond Yield - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on March 14 of 2026.

The yield on France 10Y Bond Yield rose to 3.68% on March 13, 2026, marking a 0.07 percentage points increase from the previous session. Over the past month, the yield has edged up by 0.33 points and is 0.11 points higher than a year ago, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. The France 10-Year Government Bond Yield is expected to trade at 3.50 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 3.33 in 12 months time.



Bonds Yield Day Month Year Date
France 10Y 3.67 0.059% 0.324% 0.103% Mar/13
France 1M 2.08 0.008% 0.089% -0.328% Mar/13
France 52W 2.35 -0.002% 0.290% 0.091% Mar/13
France 20Y 4.23 0.056% 0.222% 0.302% Mar/13
France 2Y 2.55 0.028% 0.398% 0.268% Mar/13
France 30Y 4.53 0.049% 0.211% 0.382% Mar/13
France 3M 2.11 -0.049% 0.105% -0.276% Mar/13
France 3Y 2.81 0.055% 0.530% 0.166% Mar/13
France 5Y 3.03 0.059% 0.379% 0.199% Mar/13
France 6M 2.27 0.071% 0.227% -0.044% Mar/13
France 7Y 3.28 0.060% 0.352% 0.141% Mar/13



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
France Inflation Rate 0.90 0.30 percent Feb 2026
France Interest Rate 2.15 2.15 percent Feb 2026
France Unemployment Rate 7.90 7.70 percent Dec 2025

France 10-Year Government Bond Yield
Generally, a government bond is issued by a national government and is denominated in the country`s own currency. Bonds issued by national governments in foreign currencies are normally referred to as sovereign bonds. The yield required by investors to loan funds to governments reflects inflation expectations and the likelihood that the debt will be repaid.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
3.68 3.61 11.85 -5.84 1985 - 2026 percent Daily

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