A tale of two currencies as SSAs resume benchmark issuance

Addison Gong

August 29, 2023 05:04 PM

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Dollar strength shines through with euro deals lacklustre

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Primary Market Monitor SSA Supras and agencies Sovereigns US dollar Euro Asian Development Bank ADB EIB KfW

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Addison Gong

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