sovereign
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“We don’t purchase the bonds of any other sovereign nation,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
The couple has pleaded not guilty to the allegations and both have argued to have the case thrown out on the grounds that they qualify for sovereign immunity.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
The Stoxx Europe 600 Banks index has fallen 6% in October, due to increased sovereign concerns.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026
Investors are now nervously awaiting an October 23 decision by Moody's on France's sovereign credit rating, as a downgrade would automatically raise the government's borrowing costs further.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
The hot, bright yolk was like a summer sun breaking through cloud, the first daffodil in the snow, a gold sovereign wrapped in a white silk handkerchief.
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
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Normally a potential reluctance among those three sovereigns to buy U.S.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026
One-time “fragile five” sovereigns like South Africa or Turkey have gotten their houses substantially in order in recent years.
From Barron's ● Apr. 20, 2026
Spreads on the best-rated Middle Eastern 10-year dollar-denominated sovereigns were as much as 15 basis points wider early last week before moving back down Thursday.
From Barron's ● Mar. 9, 2026
Supply also slows after massive issuance by numerous sovereigns this week.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 22, 2026
The stranger drew out a leather pouch and shook ten gold sovereigns from it onto the table.
From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood
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