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Only Germany is auctioning bonds on Wednesday, with a total of 2 billion euros in 2041- and 2047-dated Bunds on offer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Japan is auctioning 40-year bonds on Wednesday, and weak demand would raise the risk of renewed selling.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

Marshals Service, is auctioning off a superyacht, the $300-million-plus Amadea, which currently sits in a San Diego harbor, with a bid deposit starting at $10 million.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2025

According to Complex, sourcing intel first reported on by TMZ, the auction house Gotta Have Rock and Roll is auctioning off two unreleased cassette tapes containing 12 previously unheard tracks from the late pop star.

From Salon • Feb. 19, 2025

Dr Schøyen is auctioning the manuscript alongside other pieces from his collection, which is one of the largest manuscript archives in the world.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2024