Euro Zone Bond Yields Rise Amid Strong U.S. Inflation Data

Euro zone bond yields increased slightly on Friday due to stronger-than-expected U.S. producer price inflation in June. Despite this rise, bond yields were on track for a weekly fall after weak U.S. consumer price data caused a sharp drop the previous day. German, French, and Italian bond yields were notably affected.

Euro zone bond yields saw a slight increase on Friday following the release of stronger-than-expected U.S. producer price inflation data for June. This came amidst a trend of falling yields for the week, influenced by weak U.S. consumer price figures from Thursday.

Germany's 10-year bond yield, considered the euro zone benchmark, rose 3 basis points to 2.5%. However, it aimed to end the week around 6 basis points lower, recovering after a 7 basis point drop on Thursday. Year-on-year producer price index inflation rose to 2.6% in June from 2.4% in May, exceeding economist expectations of a 2.3% increase.

Germany's two-year bond yield increased by 2 basis points to 2.82%, while France's 10-year bond yield climbed 3 basis points to 3.155%, despite the fallout from Sunday's hung parliament. Italy's 10-year yield remained flat at 3.793%. The European Central Bank is set to meet next week to discuss interest rates, with experts predicting no changes following June's reduction.

(With inputs from agencies.)