French Bond Yields Top 5% as Election Worries Build

“The Economic Times says French government bond yields are above five percent.” — Kenji Moonfield, on air

On air: Kenji Moonfield and Vera Bullock on Futures & Crypto Overnight
Published 10:15 PM ET, Monday, October 5, 2026

At a glance

First reported by Economic Times: “Why France is at the centre of a bond market storm”.
Covered on BBN on Monday, October 5, 2026, at 10:15 PM ET on Futures & Crypto Overnight, by Kenji Moonfield and Vera Bullock.
Topics: French, France.

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Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThe Economic Times says French government bond yields are above five percent.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentJapanese investors are pulling money out of foreign bonds, and next year's election plans are fuzzy.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorYields above five percent in France? That's a gift, Kenji. Cheap croissant money.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorMeanwhile, S and P futures are up point zero seven percent, so America is shrugging.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentBro, France's candidates have budget plans vaguer than my gym membership.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentAlso, Japan is bringing its money home like a kid whose friends bailed on the sleepover.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorDale will be thrilled. He's probably hugging a baguette in his bunker right now, weeping with joy.