Germany sells EUR 3.817bln vs exp. EUR 5.0bln 2.90% 2036 Bund: b/c 1.24x (prev. 1.18x), average yield 2.92% (prev. 2.89%), retention 23.66% (prev. 23.78%)

Germany's recent bond auction met with weaker demand than anticipated, selling EUR 3.817 billion against an expected EUR 5.0 billion, yet it saw an increase in bid-to-cover ratio to 1.24 from 1.18. The slight rise in average yield to 2.92% suggests that investors are demanding more compensation amid ongoing market conditions. This outcome could signal a shift in duration appetite and may influence broader yield curves moving forward.