Euro Zone Bond Yields Hold Steady Amid Business Morale Hopes

Euro zone government bond yields remained steady as market participants awaited a German business morale survey. While euro zone business activity contracted, a slight improvement was expected in the German Ifo business climate index. Additionally, focus was on Moody's review of France's sovereign rating.

Euro zone government bond yields held steady on Friday, with investors keenly awaiting a German business sentiment survey amid hopes of a slight improvement in Europe's largest economy.

The German 10-year bond yield remained near 2.249% after two sessions of easing following a seven-week peak, reflecting caution as a euro zone business activity report showed another contraction in October, heightening debates over the European Central Bank's interest rate strategies.

Attention also turned to Moody's examination of France's sovereign rating after a warning tied to the country's election results, as competitor Fitch lowered France's outlook earlier, reinforcing market watchfulness.

(With inputs from agencies.)