Citi Deck
The same company issues bonds in both dollars and euros. Why do the yields differ, and how does an issuer decide which market is cheaper?
Model answer
Nominal yields differ mainly because each currency's underlying risk-free curve and inflation expectations differ — so never compare raw yields across currencies; compare credit spreads over each…
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