Apr 07 2021, 9:26 PM April 07 2021, 9:30 AM April 07 2021, 9:26 PM (Bloomberg) -- Bond sales by two of Europeâs most indebted nations have been inundated by demand as an economic recovery begins to lift yields from historically low levels. (Bloomberg) -- Bond sales by two of Europeâs most indebted nations have been inundated by demand as an economic recovery begins to lift yields from historically low levels. Italy received more than 64 billion euros ($76 billion) of bids for its first new 50-year bond in almost five years via banks on Wednesday, according to a person familiar with the matter. Thatâs more than three times the previous record. The nation is also selling debt maturing in 2028.