# French-German Bond Yield Gap Hits 157 Basis Points

> French 10-year yields cross 5% as bond gap with Germany hits 157 basis points.
- Title: French-German Bond Yield Gap Hits 157 Basis Points · TokenPost
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: TokenPost — https://tokenpost.com/news/investing/37073
- Published: 2026-10-21T21:53:54+00:00
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- Topics: french government bonds, german government bonds, 10-year yield, 5% yield, basis points, public debt, budget bill, crypto, finance
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.