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◆ €18bn blockbuster executed in June ◆ Book size and quality both comparable to January ◆ Greece, Sweden to conclude sovereign pipeline for H1
◆ Lead points to high-quality book ◆ Subscription ratio slips from prior tap ◆ Maturity had 'pretty clear consensus'
‘Very normal market’ despite ongoing war and volatility to support another wave of new issues
Bankers say the ambition to price the first SSA bond through US Treasuries has faded as recent five year deals stall and barely perform in secondary
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Spain became the first country from the eurozone periphery to take a hit in the primary markets from the thundering volatility that shook bond prices this week, as its 10 year yields rose at auction for the first time in over a year on Thursday.
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Australian dollars will remain the non-core currency of choice for SSAs and high-grade issuers following a curve-extending deal from the Australian sovereign on Wednesday, said bankers.
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Greek yields flew higher than Icarus at the end of the week amid torrid market conditions, pushing up towards levels last seen in the dark days of the European sovereign debt crisis. But while many commentators were quick to blame the spectacular spike on Greek prime minister Antonis Samaras’ ambitious plan to leave its Troika sponsored bail-out package by the end of the year, market participants rallied round the sovereign — and pointed to the more technical factors that were at the heart of the turmoil. Craig McGlashan reports. -
The high level of demand for the UK’s debut offshore renminbi bond this week, the first from a non-Chinese sovereign, will be encouraging for other countries looking at printing in the internationalising currency. Two more are thought to be looking at selling renminbi bonds.
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Spain became the first country from the eurozone periphery to take a hit in the primary markets from the thundering volatility that shook bond prices this week, as its 10 year yields rose at auction for the first time in over a year on Thursday.
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Supranationals and agencies are eyeing deals in Australian dollars and could come before the week is out, following a curve extending bond from the Australian sovereign, although turbulent capital markets could make some pause for thought.
