France secondary market government bond yield 3-7 years
France secondary market government bond yield 3-7 years stood at 4.2% on Oct 15, 2026, according to Banque de France – Webstat (webstat.banque-france.fr). It is one of the indicators in the Daily debt market rates table (Value · Daily), with a complete series running from Nov 4, 2004 to Oct 15, 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Daily debt market rates table
| Indicator | 15-10-2026 | 08-10-2026 | 01-10-2026 | 24-09-2026 | 17-09-2026 | 10-09-2026 | 03-09-2026 | 27-08-2026 | 20-08-2026 | 13-08-2026 | |
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| Secondary market, government bonds 3 to 7 years | 4.2 | 4.23 | 4.14 | 3.95 | 3.91 | 3.63 | 3.56 | 3.45 | 3.43 | 3.34 | |
| Secondary market, government bonds over 7 years | 4.85 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.56 | 4.53 | 4.29 | 4.22 | 4.12 | 4.1 | 3.99 |
Understanding france secondary market government bond yield 3-7 years
This weekly series measures the secondary market yield of French government bonds falling within the intermediate maturity bracket of three to seven years, based on actual turnover in resale markets. This category isolates medium-term public debt transactions, separating them from short-term money market instruments and long-dated sovereign bonds. The aggregation covers fixed-rate nominal government securities whose remaining lives sit strictly between three and seven years, excluding primary auction results, inflation-linked debt, and any private sector obligations. This contrasts with constant maturity models by reflecting the weighted or averaged reality of actual bonds traded in that bracket.
Evaluation of this secondary market yield requires analyzing weekly shifts in trading volume alongside percentage changes to gauge true market liquidity and pricing pressure. Seasonal adjustments are not required, as secondary market yields are driven by continuous news flow and economic data rather than calendar seasonality. Week-on-week comparisons provide a reliable reading of intermediate yield momentum. Analysts should avoid comparing this bracket directly with public sector or corporate bond yields of the same maturity, as sovereign paper maintains unique credit and liquidity characteristics.
Frequently asked questions
- What maturity range is covered by this secondary market series?
- It covers French government bonds with remaining secondary market maturities between three and seven years.
- How does this differ from constant maturity rates for the same bracket?
- This series reflects actual traded bonds within the three-to-seven-year window, whereas constant maturity rates interpolate a theoretical exact duration.
- Are primary market auction results included in this weekly data?
- No, this series is strictly restricted to secondary market transactions.