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World Bank will find out whether what has been a resilient market for public sector dollar issuance over the summer can support a jumbo trade, after mandating for what will be the first such deal in dollars from an SSA since the spring. Swedish Export Credit Corporation is also out in the currency, going ahead despite some geopolitical and US governmental turmoil over the last few days — and more issuers are lining up to follow.

Nederlandse Waterschapsbank on Thursday became the latest issuer to tap into a hot summer market for dollars, increasing a tap from its initial size while printing flat to its curve.

NRW.Bank racked up another tightly priced deal for the dollar SSA market on Tuesday, as FMS Wertmanagement prepared a trade that bankers expect to attract a similar central bank audience. Issuers are enjoying strong summer dollar conditions, with swap spreads stable and US Treasury spreads attractive for the buy-side.

NRW.Bank has announced a three year dollar benchmark, picking banks for what looks to be this week’s only supply, according to one head of SSA syndicate away from the trade.

Gilt yields dropped on Thursday after the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee voted 6-2 to hold the Bank Rate at 0.25% — a higher majority than the 5-3 in favour of holding at its last meeting in June. The more dovish result came after weeks of hawkish noises emanating from the central bank. Meanwhile, the Province of Alberta returned to the sterling market to tap its debut issue from earlier this year.

The summer MTN market has been dominated by niche currency issuance from supranationals.

The Province of Alberta has returned to the sterling market, following its debut in the currency in February.

European Investment Bank launched a lengthy climate awareness bond in Kangaroo format on Monday, as appetite grows for green issuance in the Australian dollar bond market.

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Public sector borrowers are staying conservative in the dollar market this week, opting for short dated trades or floating rate notes. The trend is likely down to issuers having one eye on expected Federal Reserve rate increases in the US, said bankers.

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) announced on Monday that it will launch a five year floater on Tuesday, becoming the latest borrower to tap into the demand from investors looking for protection from rising rates. It will share the market with three year benchmarks from Municipality Finance and Corporacíon Andina de Fomento (CAF).

Asian Development Bank opened proceedings on two Kangaroo taps on Monday.