sovereign bonds

French 10-year bond yield tops 4% for first time since 2009

Long-term government bond yields across Europe rose sharply on Friday, with France's 10-year yield climbing above 4% for the first time since 2009 and Germany's 30-year yield reaching levels not seen since 2011, as investors demanded higher compensation for fiscal…

China markets record €5B euro bond as global rally builds

China kicked off marketing of up to €5 billion in sovereign bonds this week in what could be its largest-ever euro-denominated deal, as European markets rallied on Thursday buoyed by blockbuster earnings from Micron Technology and declining oil prices.