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Active of the day: Tumult in France throws interest to 24 years max

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Briefings

French government bond yields surged to record highs, exceeding 4.9% for the first time since 2002, driven by violent protests and fears of far-right electoral victory. Analysts warn that the government's inability to pass an emergency budget amid a divided parliament and upcoming presidential elections will keep yields elevated for decades.

Key points

• French 10-year bond yields surpassed 4.9%, the highest level since 2002, marking the largest daily increase since late September.
• The yield spread between French bonds and German Bunds reached a two-week high, while the French-to-Italian spread hit a new record.

Context

French bond yields rose to record highs due to violent protests and fears of far-right electoral victory. Analysts warn that the government's inability to pass an emergency budget amid a divided parliament and upcoming presidential elections will keep yields elevated for decades.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single snapshot from October 19, 2026, covering the initial week of the crisis. Forecasts regarding the long-term impact of the budget crisis and presidential elections remain unconfirmed.

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