French-German Bond Yield Gap Hits 157 Basis Points

French 10-year yields cross 5% as bond gap with Germany hits 157 basis points.

Oct 21, 2026

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French-German Bond Yield Gap Hits 157 Basis Points

French 10-year yields cross 5% as bond gap with Germany hits 157 basis points.

In brief

French 10-year yields cross 5% as bond gap with Germany hits 157 basis points. France's 10-year government bond yield reached 5.002% on Oct 21, the first time above 5% since July 2002, widening the yield gap with German debt to 157 basis points. Originally reported by TokenPost.

French 10-year yield crosses 5%

France's 10-year government bond yield reached 5.002% on Oct 21, the first time above 5% since July 2002.

Yield gap widens to 157 basis points

The yield premium on French 10-year government bonds over German debt reached 157 basis points on Oct 21.

Public debt concerns intensify

France's public debt stood at €3,595.5 billion, or 119.0% of GDP, as lawmakers examine the 2027 budget bill.

The one thing

France's 10-year government bond yield reached 5.002% on Oct 21, the first time above 5% since July 2002, widening the yield gap with German debt to 157 basis points.

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