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BondsMedium•9 November 2026•
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France Raises $13.5B in Bond Sale as Investor Demand Surges

Key Facts

1France's €12 billion ($13.5 billion) bond sale drew orders reaching 2.5 times the deal size.
2The coverage ratio improved to 2.5 from the 2.29 ratio seen in a similar sale last month.

France's €12 billion ($13.5 billion) bond sale drew orders reaching 2.5 times the deal size. KLSE Screener reported that the coverage ratio improved to 2.5 from the 2.29 ratio seen in a similar sale last month, with the Treasury offering notes maturing in 2036, 2038, 2043, and 2057.

Improved market sentiment following a slump in oil prices and political shifts in the US reduced concerns regarding energy shocks and French fiscal risks. This robust demand occurred despite broader economic pressures, as France reported a trade balance of -7.3 billion on November 6, 2026, while Eurozone core inflation held at 2.5% on November 4, 2026.

France is scheduled to release its Unemployment Rate data on November 10, 2026, with forecasts expecting 8.4%. Additionally, ECB President Christine Lagarde is scheduled to deliver a speech on November 11, 2026.