Europe’s €1.705 Trillion Bond Sales in 2024 Beat Pandemic Record
- Volumes issued in the region beat high set during pandemic
- Sovereigns and banks have raised debt at a rapid rate
This article is for subscribers only.
European bond issuance has reached a record-breaking €1.705 trillion ($1.8 trillion) this year, passing the high-water mark previously set in 2020.
Debt sales in the region’s publicly-syndicated market hit the milestone on Thursday, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. The figure includes publicly syndicated issuance of euro, sterling and Reg S dollar-denominated offerings sold in Europe.