Policymakers’ hopes of creating a new euro “safe asset” are likely to be unfulfilled for many years to come. The supply of safe bonds issued by national governments and EU institutions will rise in the coming years, but increased issuance by heavily-indebted governments could result in some losing their “safe” status. And the market for safe euro assets will not rival US Treasuries for size and liquidity.
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