Germany's 10-Year Bond Yield Surges 30 Basis Points as €500 Billion Infrastructure Spending Plan Announced

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Updated Mar 13, 2025, 08:40 AM

The yield on Germany's benchmark 10-year bond has surged as investors react to the government's announcement of a historic €500 billion ($538 billion) fiscal package aimed at infrastructure and defense spending. This unprecedented move is expected to significantly increase the country's debt levels, with analysts noting a spike of 30 basis points in the bond yield, marking the largest increase in 35 years. The rise in yields reflects investor concerns over potential budgetary drift in a country traditionally known for fiscal prudence. As the German government plans to borrow extensively to fund these initiatives, the implications for the Euro bond market are being closely monitored, with experts warning of a potentially volatile situation.

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⚠️German deficit and debt are set to EXPLODE: Germany unveiled on Tuesday an unprecedented fiscal package of €500 billion ($538 billion) for infrastructure. German 10-year government bond yield spiked 30 basis points on Wednesday, the most in 35 YEARS👇 https://t.co/IeCjQUpNkn

FAZ Finanzen

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Bond yields are on the move: Germany's debt plans are driving the yield on the ten-year federal bond to record levels. Experts warn of a nervous situation on the euro bond market. Is there a threat of cuts in other spending? https://t.co/G9aCAZDso7

DW News

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The German parties working to form a new government plan to take out an additional €500 billion in loans to invest in the country’s infrastructure. But is such a massive sum truly necessary? https://t.co/KUjXMidRY4