French unrest compounds debt crisis fears. Paris-listed stocks, bonds and the euro fall

watch now Social unrest , political instability and mounting national debt weighed on French assets on Monday, with government bonds and Paris-listed stocks under pressure. The euro was last seen down 0.28% against the U.S. dollar, and was 0.24% lower against the British pound. The French 10-year bond yield jumped more than 10 basis points, remaining near its highest level in decades despite some recent easing. Higher yields represent higher borrowing costs for the government in the debt market.