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France set a new order book record with its new 50 year syndicated bond on Tuesday. Two other public sector borrowers joined the sovereign at the long of the euro curve. -
The UK Debt Management Office launched a new 25 year line on Tuesday, raising £6.5bn. The DMO also published the minutes of its call with investors and Gilt-edged Market Makers on Monday, revealing strong appetite for inflation-linked products.
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Frazer Ross, head of investment grade debt syndicate for Europe, the Middle East and Africa at Deutsche Bank, is taking a sabbatical.
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Trading levels given are bid-side spreads versus mid-swaps and/or an underlying benchmark and bid-yields from the close of business on Monday, January 18. The source for secondary trading levels is ICE Data Services.
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Spreads have moved away from their tightest levels, but issuers do not seem put off. France will extend the flood of long end deals with its first 50 year OAT syndication in almost five years on Tuesday.
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Italia Viva has withdrawn its ministers from the support of the Italian government, sparking a political crisis in the country. However, Italy’s sovereign bonds are trading within a comfortable range versus Bunds thanks to the support of the European Central Bank.
