Investors are bracing for European governments, led by Germany, to flood the market with new debt next year as they spend heavily to shield their economies from high energy costs.
Governments in Europe are expected to increase bond issuance by 10% to €1.2 trillion in 2023, equivalent to around $1.27 trillion, according to data from Danske Bank A/S that covers 13 countries. That comes as the European Central Bank steps back from its role as a voracious buyer of eurozone government bonds, with plans to start shrinking its bond portfolio starting in March.
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