Government bond auction · France
France 2040 OAT€i Auction
The France 2040 OAT€i Auction is a sale of new government debt by France's treasury or debt agency to investors.
- Importance
- Low
- Released
- About every six weeks
- Currency
- EUR · euro
- Central bank
- The European Central Bank (with the Banque de France)
Latest figures
The latest release, published on 15 October 2026, came in at 2.71%, up from 1.99% the time before.
| Released | For | Actual | Consensus | Previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2026 | – | 2.71% | – | 1.99% |
| 16 Jul 2026 | – | 1.99% | – | 1.79% |
| 18 Jun 2026 | – | 1.79% | – | – |
Why it matters
Auctions show the demand for a country's debt. A weak auction (low cover ratio, a yield above where the bond traded before the sale, the "tail") can push yields up across the market; a strong one calms them. In times of fiscal stress auctions get close attention.
How it is calculated
Bidders submit the yield (or price) at which they will buy; the debt office allocates from the lowest yield up until the amount is sold. The release reports the average or highest yield and the bid-to-cover ratio.
Bid-to-cover = amount bid ÷ amount soldWhat changes mean
- Bid-to-cover above its recent average and no tail: solid demand.
- Index-linked and green bonds are smaller auctions with their own investor base.
A short history
Most governments moved from fixed-price syndicates to regular auctions in the 1970s–1990s; the US Treasury has auctioned bills since 1929.
Questions
What is the France 2040 OAT€i Auction?
The France 2040 OAT€i Auction is a sale of new government debt by France's treasury or debt agency to investors.
What was the latest France 2040 OAT€i Auction?
2.71%, published on 15 October 2026.
Educational content only, not investment advice. Figures are the published results as recorded by our calendar; market reactions described are typical, not guaranteed.