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#Showmethemoney: Successful Bond Issue and What the 3.25% Interest Rate Shows

Published January 22, 2026, 10:45
#Showmethemoney: Successful Bond Issue and What the 3.25% Interest Rate Shows

The Republic of Cyprus successfully issued a 10-year bond worth 1 billion euros, in a period of increased uncertainty in the markets. Demand for the bond reached 16 billion euros, resulting in a final interest rate of 3.25%, which is considered historically low for Cyprus. The successful issue is attributed to the country's improved credit profile and strong investor confidence. The majority of the demand came from the United Kingdom, the Scandinavian countries, Portugal, Germany, and Austria. The Public Debt Management Office described the issue as confirmation of the upgrade of Cypriot debt.