French 10-year yield hits highest since 2002 as eurozone yields rise

WSJ ·
  • The French 10-year yield closed at 5.009%, up 0.086 percentage points, and touched an intraday high of 5.022%, its highest level since July 2002.
  • Eurozone government bond yields rose as inflation, budget, and debt risks persisted on both sides of the Atlantic.
  • U.S. Treasury yields edged higher, with the 10-year Treasury yield rising to 5.131%.
  • Treasury's 20-year bond auction met softer-than-expected demand.
French 10-year yield hits highest since 2002 as eurozone yields rise — Heurist Finance