France 10-Year Bond Yield Rises

2025-12-01 10:40 By Joana Ferreira 1 min. read

France’s 10-year government bond yield rose toward 3.5%, its highest level since November 20, mirroring a broader global rise in sovereign yields.

The upswing followed a sharp move in Japan’s 10-year yield, which climbed to its highest level since 2006, after Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda signaled that policymakers will assess the case for a rate hike at their meeting later this month.

Investors are also awaiting key economic data this week to refine expectations for the broader monetary-policy outlook.

In the Eurozone, markets generally expect interest rates to remain unchanged through 2026, while in the US the Fed is anticipated to deliver a third rate cut as soon as this month, with further easing likely next year.

On the domestic front, French Socialist Party leader Olivier Faure indicated that parliament may be able to overcome internal divisions and reach a compromise on the 2026 budget, helping ease concerns about political stability in Europe’s second-largest economy.



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