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Ivory Coast yield curve inverts as investors shun longer bonds

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  • 5-year note sees zero interest as short-term debt draws stronger bids
  • Analysts cite political risk and near-term funding pressure behind curve shift

Cotonou, Benin – Ivory Coast raised CFAF 66 billion ($114 million) in a regional bond auction on May 6, surpassing its CFAF 60 billion target — yet investor appetite sharply retreated from longer maturities, highlighting market caution amid macro and political uncertainties.

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