The spread between French and German 10-year bond yields has widened to 84.74 basis points, the highest since early January, signaling renewed investor caution about fiscal divergence within the euro area.
Traders say the gap reflects concerns over France’s rising deficit and political uncertainty, while German debt remains the region’s benchmark for safety. Economists note that widening spreads often foreshadow shifts in sentiment about eurozone cohesion and monetary policy expectations.
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