# French borrowing costs hit 24-year high as unrest and budget fears rattle markets

https://mins.news/en/item/109508

- The Guardian, 2026-10-21 13:14 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/oct/21/french-borrowing-costs-failure-to-pass-budget-govenment-bonds-violent-street-protests

> France’s 10-year government bond yield briefly reached 5%, its highest level in 24 years. The government has yet to pass next year’s budget, while recent violent protests have heightened political concerns. A market strategist said France’s political risk premium is also weighing on the euro.

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