France in demand despite volatility
Despite a widening yield spread between France and Germany, French covered bonds continue to perform well, bolstered by support from domestic investors. French issuers, prescient of their 2012 funding needs and the risk to their country’s top rating, could be tempted to return to the markets with a benchmark before the end of the month.
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