Romania: Finance Ministry Raises RON1.28B From Banks Via Two Bond Issues On (…)

January 9, 2025

Finance Ministry Raises RON1.28B From Banks Via Two Bond Issues On Jan 9
Jan 9, 2025

Finance Ministry Raises RON1.28B From Banks Via Two Bond Issues On Jan 9.

Romania's Finance Ministry raised RON1.28 billion from banks on Thursday (Jan 9), selling government paper in two auctions, at annual average yields of 7.09% and 7.39%, respectively.

[Read the article in Ziarul Financiar]

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