CBJ issues JD150m in treasury bonds set to mature in 2030
The Central Bank of Jordan on Thursday launches the eighth issue of Treasury bonds for 2025, valued at JD150 million (JT file)
AMMAN — The Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ), on behalf of the government, on Thursday launched the eighth issue of Treasury bonds for 2025, valued at JD150 million.
According to the bank's data, the auction is scheduled for March 2, with settlement set for March 3 and the bonds will mature five years later on March 3, 2030.
Treasury bonds are long-term debt securities with maturities ranging from two to twenty years and can be issued by both the government and private corporations, according to Al Rai Newspaper
Treasury bills, on the other hand, are short-term government debt instruments with maturities of between 3 and 12 months. These bills are considered low-risk and are actively traded in the financial markets.
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