The Ministry of Finance reported that between August 18 and August 31, a total of 2,064 transactions were executed across four separate issuances, amounting to nearly €102 million. The data indicates a significant market interest in short-term debt securities. The most highly traded instrument was the 6-month defense bonds.
These bonds accounted for €75.6 million of the total proceeds and were involved in 935 transactions. The terms for this issuance specify a semi-annual interest rate of 1.3%, with a redemption date set for March 2, 2027. In comparison, the 2-year bonds saw sales totaling €2.9 million, facilitated through 176 transactions.
The annual interest rate for this tranche was established at 2.8%. Furthermore, the 3-year bonds were sold for approximately €350,000 across 32 transactions, also carrying a 2.8% annual interest rate. Overall, the figures demonstrate varied investor participation across different maturity periods.
The volume of transactions underscores consistent activity in the government bond market. The breakdown shows a clear preference for the shorter-term 6-month bonds, which constituted the vast majority of the capital raised during the reporting period.
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