From Alphabet to Visa, Us Giants Drive Euro-Denominated Bond Surge
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US tech giants like Alphabet and Visa are driving a surge in euro-denominated bond issuances, potentially as a hedge against USD fluctuations, with commenters discussing the strategic implications of this trend.
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A currency-neutral position would be to take on debt in EUR in the same ratio as the company's revenue that comes from the EU. This strategy might extended to all EMEA countries, which collectively account for 30 percent of Alphabet's revenue.
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