France

Revival in overseas demand for French SSA paper

◆ AFT's Antoine Deruennes says 'clear message' showed demand for 30 year ◆ Speedy execution before US employment data ◆ Green OAT syndication next

AFD's Thibaut Makarovsky discusses recent dollar deal

◆ First French public sector borrower in dollars in a year ◆ New issue concession estimated ◆ Secondary performance expected

◆ AFD gets €8bn-plus book for new 10 year ◆ 'Very positive' start to 2026 for French issuers ◆ EDC back in euros with 'smooth' deal as usual

◆ Fourth French bank to print senior bond in euros this week ◆ Tenor becomes more popular as deal garners largest book among compatriots ◆ Priced flat to fair value but with pick-up to core Europe

◆ Sfil and LCFB premiums assessed ◆ French political instability not a problem ◆ 'French brothers turn up' for LCFB long 15 year

◆ Second French FIG sterling deal of the week spotted pricing inside euros ◆ Fourth currency of the year for BFCM ◆ Crédit Agricole marketing Samurai after printing in multiple other markets

◆ Autos keep piling into the short end ◆ Issuer skips guidance on huge demand ◆ Deal lands through fair value

◆ €10bn blockbuster launched with €100bn-plus book ◆ ‘Very good start to the year,’ says issuer ◆ Diversification targeted and achieved

◆ ‘Good result’ to start busier funding year ◆ Spreads to OATs still at historic levels ◆ €15bn funding needed for 2026

◆ Société Générale and BNP Paribas launch self-led deals ◆ Over €6.3bn of combined demand ◆ Spreads converge