French 10-Year Bond Risk Tops 120 Basis Points on Political and Inflation Fears
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Updated · Bloomberg · Oct 1
French 10-Year Bond Risk Tops 120 Basis Points on Political and Inflation Fears
3 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Oct 1
Summary
France’s 10-year yield spread over German bunds widened past 120 basis points, the first time since 2012, as investors priced in rising political risk.
Political concerns center on potential upheaval next year and the prospect of a populist government loosening fiscal policy, pushing investors to demand a bigger premium for French debt.
Higher-than-expected French inflation added to the latest selloff, accelerating a sharp climb in the risk gauge over recent weeks.
The move underscores how markets are increasingly treating France less like a core euro-area safe haven and more like a borrower exposed to fiscal and political uncertainty.