German stocks are swinging between gains and losses in cautious trade on Monday, with investors making cautious moves after bond yields climbed higher following France's newly appointed Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu stepping down hours after unveiling his cabinet.
The yield on Germany's 10-year bund rose to 2.73% this morning following the latest political developments in France.
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