French bond yields hit 24-year high after unrest
French bond yields have topped 5%, their highest level since 2002, after widespread protests and violence over the weekend.
France 24 reports: French bond yields have topped 5%, their highest level since 2002, after widespread protests and violence over the weekend.
It's a sign that investors are losing confidence in France's finances, as the government grapples with budget and debt problems.
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- Also in the show - chipmaker Nvidia says it's invested $10 billion in European tech firms to boost the 'AI economy,' and the UK approves a controversial natural gas field as PM Andy Burnham faces pressure over energy costs. (France 24)
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