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  Eurobond

  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
  eurobond

  noun

  (sometimes capital) a bond issued in a eurocurrency

Eurobond

American  

[yoor-uh-bond] / ˈjʊər əˌbɒnd /

noun

1. 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.

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eurobond British  

/ ˈjʊərəʊˌbɒnd /

noun

1. (sometimes capital) a bond issued in a eurocurrency

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Etymology

Origin of Eurobond

Euro- + bond ¹

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

From MarketWatch ● Feb. 17, 2026

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

From MarketWatch ● Feb. 17, 2026

"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 ● Oct. 13, 2023

Miller, author of "Putinomics", said Russia would fight tooth and nail to dodge a Eurobond default.

From Reuters ● Jun. 1, 2022

The Vedomosti business daily quoted Finance Minister Anton Siluanov as saying that Russia will offer the holders of its Eurobond obligations to accept a payment system bypassing Western financial infrastructure.

From Seattle Times ● May 30, 2022

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 ● Mar. 10, 2026

A Petropavlovsk spokesperson, who declined to comment beyond the company’s statement, said the miner’s debt portfolio consists of facilities with Gazprombank, a convertible bond and a eurobond, with no other bank loans at present.

From Reuters ● Mar. 25, 2022

Parliamentarians grilled Kenya’s treasury secretary last month, demanding accounting details that prove the $2 billion it raised in a debut eurobond offering last year was spent on productive infrastructure as promised.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 17, 2015

One such measure could be the introduction of a eurobond — a bond jointly backed by all euro-zone governments.

From Time ● Nov. 25, 2011

Since the July meeting of European leaders, more ambitious ideas — such as the establishment of a common eurobond issued jointly by the 17 nations — have gained momentum.

From Washington Post ● Aug. 15, 2011