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France is becoming the ‘poster child’ of sovereign debt problems as government borrowing costs hit near 2008 highs
Monday, August 31, 2026
France's government borrowing costs reached levels not seen since 2008. The French government faces a combination of high debt levels and political gridlock. As of the article date, French bond yields reflected investor concerns about fiscal sustainability.
Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/31/france-debt-bond-yields-budget.html