Newsquawk Bond Auction Previews - 23rd February 2026

The upcoming EU bond auction of EUR 7 billion across three maturities (2028, 2030, and 2038) will be critical for gauging market appetite for sovereign debt, particularly in the context of current interest rate expectations.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 23 Feb 2026, 08:59 UTCOn the live feed at 08:39 UTC — 2 more headlines followed before this page went public

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Newsquawk Bond Auction Previews - 23rd February 2026

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EU to sell EUR 7bln 2.625% 2028, 3.125% 2030 and 3.375% 2038 EU Bond

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Strong demand could signal confidence in EU fiscal stability, while weak interest might reflect concerns about rising rates and inflation. Watch for bid-to-cover ratios for insights into duration appetite and potential spillovers in broader fixed income markets.

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