Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan Sell $2B Debt

U.S. banksGoldman SachsGroupandJPMorgan Chase & Co.have raised more than $2 billion through sale of new long-term debt,金融时报》reports. Goldman Sachs sold $25 bonds, due in 50 years, at a yield of 6.5 percent.

JPMorgan sold $1.75billion notes, which will mature in 10 years. Goldman also intends to sell its first sukuk bonds through an offering on theIrish Stock Exchange. Sukuk bonds conform to the Islamic usury law.

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