BoE's five year dollar debut draws record book at tight spread over US Treasuries

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BoE's five year dollar debut draws record book at tight spread over US Treasuries

Sarah Ainsworth
October 07, 2025 05:38 pm

◆ Bank of England launches new dollar programme ◆ Choice of five year discussed ◆ Calculating a new issue premium

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