France is considering issuing more shorter-maturity debt as investors shun longer-term French bonds, Finance Minister Roland Lescure told WSJ. The 10-year yield rose to 4.91%, steepening the curve to about 130bp. Lescure said demand for 10-year debt remains solid but 30-year issuance is 'a bit trickier' amid fiscal and political concerns.

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