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France's Borrowing Costs Hit Their Highest Since 2002 as a Tough Budget Looms

The 10-year French yield reached 4.96%, and the gap over Germany is the widest since 2012. The government is preparing €54 billion in spending cuts.

Oct. 1, 2026 · 17:30 CET