French 10Y Yield Breaches 5% for First Time in 24 Years

France's 10-year bond yield crossed 5% for the first time in 24 years, a psychological threshold that signals sustained market stress on French debt. Experts downplay contagion risk to other euro-area economies, but the move reflects persistent fiscal and political concerns in France. The development is significant as it marks a generational high in borrowing costs for a core eurozone member.