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Slovakia's benchmark 20-year bond sale attracted a record €8.6 billion in demand, exceeding expectations and indicating strong investor interest in the country's debt market.

Raízen's shift in tone on debt plans led to a rare 7-notch credit downgrade by S&P Global Ratings, indicating a significant market concern about the company's financial health.

UK firms are taking advantage of the sterling bond market's demand, following Alphabet's successful bond sale, with three firms issuing new debt.

Emerging markets are experiencing a boom, driven by strong profits from Asian chipmakers, a weak dollar, and concerns about US megacap tech stocks.

China's sale of yuan-denominated bonds in Hong Kong at record-low yields indicates strong demand for its debt, supporting Beijing's efforts to increase the global use of the yuan.

Alphabet, the parent company of Google, is planning to sell a 100-year bond in sterling markets, marking the first time a tech company has done so since Motorola in 1997, following a massively oversubscribed $20bn US dollar bond sale.

Foreign demand for US Treasury debt has increased, alleviating concerns that the country's haven status and large deficits would deter foreign investors.

Brazilian corporate bonds are experiencing a significant sell-off due to two companies' financial distress, sparking concerns about a broader corporate debt crisis.

Strategy CEO Michael Saylor expressed confidence in the company's ability to refinance debt and continue buying bitcoin, dismissing concerns about credit risk.

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China's bond futures positions have reached a record high due to a surge in bullish bets, indicating increased confidence in the debt market and a growing demand for safety and hedging.

Raízen SA's credit rating was downgraded to junk by Fitch Ratings due to financial woes and disagreements between its controllers Cosan SA and Shell Plc, leading to a slump in its bonds.