Cyprus could issue its first green or sustainability bond as soon as next year and would aim to raise at least 500 million euros, an official at its debt management agency told Reuters.
(Reuters) -U.S. leveraged loan prices have surged to their highest levels since 2007 as investors snap up assets that will offer compensation while central banks start hiking interest rates.
* Upcoming rate hikes boost the case for floating rate assets
* Upcoming rate hikes boost the case for floating rate assets
* German yield turns positive for first time in nearly 3 years
LONDON, Jan 19 Bond markets have just passed a major milestone -- German 10-year yields have shot above 0% for the first time in nearly three years, potentially marking a return to more normal borrowing conditions in Europe.
MILAN Bond market calm in the face of a possible government shake-up in Italy and French elections in April offers proof, if any were needed, that Europe's display of solidarity during the pandemic has all but wiped out euro break-up risks.
LISBON, Jan 12 Portugal has raised 3 billion euros ($3.42 billion) through a new 20-year bond on Wednesday with solid demand from international investors despite an unstable political situation as the country heads for a snap election on Jan. 30.
Jan 5 Italy received more than 55 billion euros of demand for a new 30-year bond on Wednesday, according to a lead manager memo seen by Reuters, launching the euro zone's first major debt sale of the year weeks ahead of a potentially disruptive presidential election.
LONDON It's been an extraordinary year for bonds after long-dormant inflation jumped and central banks began unwinding unprecedented stimulus sparked by COVID-19.
YAOUNDE (Reuters) -At least eight people died and 38 were injured when fans stormed a soccer stadium hosting an Africa Cup of Nations match in Cameroon's capital on Monday, the government said.