Rates uncertainty sparks long end debate in FIG

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Rates uncertainty sparks long end debate in FIG

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European banks are trying to lock in funding at longer maturities as they consider whether credit spreads have reached a low point. But demand is less certain at the long end of the market, and some investors are pushing for a higher premium to reflect duration risk.

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