# French bond yields hit 24-year high after unrest

> French bond yields surge to 5% peak after weekend protests.
- Title: French bond yields hit 24-year high after unrest · France24
- Summary: French bond yields surge to 5% peak after weekend protests. French bond yields hit 24-year high of 5% following weekend unrest.
- Keywords: french bond yields, unrest, protests, 2002, investor confidence, budget problems, debt issues, news, world, politics, French, bond
- Source: France24 — https://france24.com/en/french-bond-yields-hit-24-year-high-after-unrest
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- Topics: french bond yields, unrest, protests, 5%, 2002, investor confidence, budget problems, debt issues, news, world, politics
## Bond yields surge
French bond yields have topped 5% since 2002 after weekend protests and violence.
## Investor confidence drops
Investors lose confidence in France's finances as government faces budget and debt problems.
## Weekend unrest
Widespread protests and violence occurred over the weekend in France.
## Government response
French authorities banned protests in several cities and parts of Paris.
## Retailers affected
French retailers began filing insurance claims after weekend looting.
## Key takeaway

French bond yields hit 24-year high of 5% following weekend unrest.