The year is not yet at its halfway point but, already in 2025, global bond markets have had to face anxiety about European and US governments wanting to spend more, including on defence, and fears about the aggressive trade policy of the new US administration. During these testing times, however, new issue data demonstrate the resilience and flexibility of the primary market, writes Addison Gong
◆ Investors scooping tier two debt across markets ◆ BNP Paribas takes advantage with third print of the year ◆ Rare German insurer Gothaer increases funding