Anleihen: „Investoren preisen Frankreich-Risiko ein“: Druck auf Staatsanleihen belastet Banken
Der rasante Renditeanstieg lässt die Risikoprämien großer Institute des Landes steigen. Experten sehen noch keine Krise – doch ein attraktiver Vorteil geht französischen Banken verloren.
French banks are facing increased pressure due to the significant rise in yields on French government bonds, according to market analysts. Investments in French banks have been declining since early September, with their stocks falling by around seven percent, compared to a two percent decline in European banks overall.
Rising interest rates and increased issuance of government bonds have heightened concerns about potential market tensions for the banking sector. However, experts remain cautious, emphasizing that a bank crisis or a downward spiral involving both states and banks is not currently considered a baseline scenario.
The concentration of French government bonds in the portfolios of major banks is limited, and the potential impact on their capital and earnings appears manageable. French banks and major companies have lost long-term refinancing advantage, as the rapid rise in yields erodes the cost advantage they previously enjoyed. French banks now pay about 15 basis points more for senior bank bonds, and over 20 basis points for junior bank bonds compared to their peers.
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