# French bond yields hit 24-year high after unrest

https://mins.news/en/item/110162

- France 24, 2026-10-21 20:43 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/french-bond-yields-hit-24-year-high-after-unrest

> French bond yields climbed above 5%, their highest level since 2002, following widespread protests and violence over the weekend. The move signals weakening investor confidence in France’s finances as the government contends with budget and debt problems.

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