📰 ET Markets 🟢 BULLISH 🕒 20 Oct 2026, 04:57 PM IST

French bond yields near 24-year high as new protests loom

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Core Development: French bond yields near 24-year high as new protests loom

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Market & Financial Impact: As ongoing protests grip France, the yields on government securities, known as OAT, have surged to a peak not seen in over 24 years. Both Marine Le Pen and Jean-Luc Melenchon lead polling efforts, presenting hurdles for any potential fiscal reforms. Such public demonstrations illustrate the persistent opposition any administration encounters while trying to enact essential reforms.

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As ongoing protests grip France, the yields on government securities, known as OAT, have surged to a peak not seen in over 24 years. Both Marine Le Pen and Jean-Luc Melenchon lead polling efforts, presenting hurdles for any potential fiscal reforms. Such public demonstrations illustrate the persistent opposition any administration encounters while trying to enact essential reforms.

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French bond yields near 24-year high as new protests loom

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