marches4.10 %French 10-year borrowing rates reach 4.10%, near the 2008 record✓ Confirmed · 5 sources

France borrows at rates near 2008 record levels

French 10-year borrowing rates reach 4.10%, near the 2008 record.

Published 4j5 sources✓ ConfirmedImportantupdated 2j

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This increase reflects fears of an inflationary crisis linked to the war in the Middle East.

Markets anticipate persistent geopolitical and economic tensions.

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