Dec. 1 (Bloomberg) -- French government bonds stayed higher after the nation sold debt.

The 10-year yield fell 19 basis points to 3.20 percent at 10:03 a.m. London time.

France sold 4.346 billion euros of securities, compared with a maximum 4.5 billion euros of debt available on offer.

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