The money came from the Monday (Jan. 22) launch of $2.25 billion in foreign debt bonds maturing in 2034 plus $2.25 billion in papers maturing in 2054.
According to the Central Bank, the volume of bonds issued is significant and, despite the mounting issuance of private bonds, public ones are predominant.
The most sought-after bonds were those adjusted against Brazil’s benchmark interest rate—47.1 percent of the total. Inflation-linked bonds accounted for 35.2 percent of sales.
The Brazilian National Treasury raised $3 billion from international investors with the lowest interest rates in seven years. The money came from Monday’s (Nov. 4) issuance of $2.5 billion in foreign debt bonds due in May 2029.
Brazil’s National Treasury announced today (Nov 4) efforts to raise capital abroad. In a note, officials reported a new bond will be issued, an existing bond will be re-issued, in addition to the re-purchase of Brazilian bonds in dollars.