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Governments issue $504B in joint bonds
Sovereign debt sales issued by governments through joint bonds soared to $504 billion in the first half of 2026, surpassing the record figures set in 2020. This surge was driven by a significant increase in borrowing due to financial pressures on national budgets, especially in Europe, to meet commitments related to military spending, infrastructure, and clean energy. Italy leads the list of the largest borrowers with $41 billion, followed by other European countries such as Germany and the United Kingdom.
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