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European banks adjust liquidity strategies as demand for short-term paper rises
European banks expand short-term paper issuance as investors seek liquid instruments and lenders respond to rate pressures, political uncertainty, and shifting regulatory expectations.
Banks across Europe are increasing issuance of short-term commercial paper as investors show stronger appetite for highly liquid instruments in a higher-rate environment. Treasury desks report that rolling short-duration instruments now provides cost advantages compared to traditional long-term funding. Analysts believe that the shift reflects cautious sentiment ahead of regional elections and uncertainty around fiscal consolidation plans.