Bond market turmoil eases across Europe as oil price falls – business live

Rolling coverage of the latet economic and financial news Other European government borrowing costs are dipping this morning too. The yield on 10-year German bunds is down 1.5bps to 3.36%, while French 10-year bond yields are 1.5bps lower at 4.23%. Continue reading...

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  1. 2010s Eurozone Debt Crisis: Nations with Highest Yields: During the Eurozone sovereign debt crisis, Greek two-year bond yields rose to 200% in 2012, while Ireland, Italy, Portugal, and Spain saw yields increase to between 7% and 20% in 2011, indicating severe doubts about their creditworthiness.
  2. Post-WWII European Bond Market Recovery: Key Trends: After World War II, European bond markets underwent significant changes, with some periods showing strong downward trends in bond values, while others experienced recoveries influenced by economic cycles and inflation, as seen in the US Treasury bond market from 1945-1982.
  3. Biggest European Bond Yield Spikes: Record Volatility Moments: The 10-year German Bund yield saw its biggest rise since the fall of the Berlin Wall, increasing 30 basis points on March 5, 2025, due to proposed reforms and infrastructure fund announcements. More broadly, European government bond yields surged to 15-year highs in late 2026 amid global sell-offs.

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