Australia sells AUD 1.2bln 4.25% March 2036 bonds, b/c 2.71, avg. yield 4.6969%

The successful sale of AUD 1.2 billion in 4.25% March 2036 bonds indicates solid demand at an average yield of 4.6969%.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 24 Feb 2026, 00:21 UTCOn the live feed at 00:01 UTC — 2 more headlines followed before this page went public

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This yield reflects a growing appetite for longer-duration assets, especially in a potentially rising-rate environment, and may signal confidence in Australia’s sovereign credit. The relatively low demand compared to the coupon suggests traders might be anticipating higher yields ahead, which could impact the broader fixed income landscape.

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