The government took on 25 billion lek of domestic debt in May - Most of it bonds. The average interest rate on 12-month bonds closed at 2.57%
During May, seven auctions for the sale of government securities were held by the Ministry of Finance, mostly bonds. The Ministry offered for sale a total of 25 billion lek of government securities in the primary market, of which 10 billion lek were treasury bills and 15 billion lek were bonds.
The process of selling these instruments takes place in what is called the primary market, the moment when the government sells the securities for the first time and receives money directly from investors. This market is mainly attended by commercial banks, financial institutions and, in some cases, other institutional investors.
For 12-month treasury bills, the average interest rate of competitive offers closed at 2.57%, while for bonds the cut-off yield ranged from 2.75% (Reopening of two-year bonds) to 6.5% (new issue of 20-year bonds).
Once these securities have been purchased in the primary market, they can be further traded in the secondary market. This is the market where previously issued debt securities can be bought and sold between banks, financial institutions, or other investors, without the government being directly involved in the transaction.
Market development banks carried out 8 transactions in the secondary market, with a total value of 591 million lek. The transactions were carried out with market development banks, insurance companies and retail clients.
Meanwhile, in June 2026, the Ministry of Finance plans to issue 30.5 billion lek through 8 auctions, of which 16 billion lek are Treasury Bills and 14.5 billion lek are Bonds.
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