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All as expected by the market, but lack of more details regarding bill issuance somewhat disappoints
◆ Sovereign back in euros, alternating from dollars in 2025 ◆ “Very low double digit” spread over Germany ◆ Sweden, KfW key comps
Likely successor as UK prime minister Andy Burnham further to the political 'left than anyone else’ but market hopeful that scope for more borrowing is limited
Fiscal targets for 2026 already met, more early debt repayments underway
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Italian MPs are threatening to use a vote in parliament this week to derail a recent EU agreement on planned reforms for the European Stability Mechanism (ESM). -
Sovereign and corporate debt has rocketed during the coronavirus pandemic, as liquidity became the essential plaster to cover the almost overnight collapse in consumer spending. European treasurers might be tempted to spend 2021 shying away from the bond market and licking their wounds. This is the wrong choice.
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The European Central Bank is set to meet on Thursday and is widely expected to announce a substantial increase to its Asset Purchase Programme. Antonio Cavarero, head of investment at Generali Investments, expects the ECB to stand foursquare behind European government borrowing.
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Bankers and investors are unconcerned by an inquiry by UK members of Parliament into the cost-effectiveness of syndicated Gilt issues.
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Fitch has downgraded Malaysia for the first time since the Asian financial crisis, slashing the sovereign rating by one notch to BBB+ due to the Covid-19 crisis and political uncertainty.
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This week's funding scorecard looks at the progress European sovereigns have made in their funding programmes in early December.
