Eurobond

American

[yoor-uh-bond] / ˈyʊər əˌbɒnd /

noun

a bond issued by a non-European corporation and offered for sale in the European market, to be repaid in the currency of issue, especially a U.S. corporate bond denominated and yielding interest in U.S. dollars.

eurobond British

/ ˈjʊərəʊˌbɒnd /

noun

(sometimes capital) a bond issued in a eurocurrency

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Etymology

Origin of Eurobond

Euro- + bond ¹

Example Sentences

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Here is a possible benign outcome: In five years, Europe emerges better prepared to defend itself, with deeper capital markets thanks to more centralized fiscal policy and eurobond issuance.

From MarketWatch

Combining new defense-related issuance with existing joint borrowing programs, Europe is on track to establish a Eurobond market exceeding €1 trillion.

From MarketWatch

A deep, liquid Eurobond market could compete directly with U.S.

From MarketWatch

"Right now, the debt profile of the country is quite heavy," says Kenyan economist Ken Gichinga, explaining that next June is when Kenya must repay a $2bn Eurobond.

From BBC

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