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Uncertainty looms large as presidential race far from clear and budget negotiations potentially ‘highly challenging’
Summer in full swing but first two weeks of August not completely off the cards for non-euro deals
◆ Oil slides, easing inflation fears ◆ Vote split and September QT signals to set tone for Gilts ◆ Oil-driven hike pricing unwinds days before the Bank decides
◆ Oil trumps politics ◆ Kuwait scores late winner ◆ How to save Thames Water harmlessly
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The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has backed away from rules which could have crippled the repo market, through bypassing high level laws that were fundamentally ill-conceived. But the initiative, supposed to improve settlement discipline, will still hurt liquidity in the bond market.
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The Kingdom of Bahrain is considering a tap of its dual tranche note issued last November in a bid to save its investment grade rating, according to investors in the region.
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Another week, another bank exits a major European primary dealership. Problems that have been apparent for several years are now having tangible effects — and it is about time politicians took note.
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Italy has sold the largest ever 30 year bond in euros, a trade that is likely to inspire other issuers into the tenor amid what some bankers are calling a key time for the SSA market. -
Gilt investors have suggested that syndications form part of the UK Debt Management’s main issuance programme, rather than being used as a supplement — but bankers are cautious about such a move, despite the extra fees it would bring in.
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Italy is set to benefit from a Bank of Japan-induced rally in eurozone government bonds late last week after mandating for a 30 year benchmark on Monday — and bankers suggest Spain could follow with a similar deal.
