Debt storm hits France as interest rates reach highest level since 2002
- Posted on October 2, 2026
- By Le Monde
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Debt storm hits France as interest rates reach highest level since 2002
French interest rates neared 5% on Thursday, October 1. While the surge in bond markets originated in the United States, Europe is especially vulnerable.