The cost of new debt is among the lowest in the Eurozone, but investors demand more budget cuts

"Portugal is managing to achieve a weighted average interest rate of 2.9% on new debt issuances in the open market, placing the country among the lowest costs in the Eurozone. However, operators indicate that investors continue to demand more austerity measures and budget cuts to maintain confidence in Portuguese debt."

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