France's Bond Yield Hits 24-Year High of 5.142%

The yield on French 10-year government bonds, the yearly return they pay, hit 5.142% on October 22, 2026, the highest in 24 years, according to the Wall Street Journal. It eased to 5.040% on October 23. When yields rise, older bonds lose value because new ones pay more. Higher yields also make France's new borrowing costlier.