Investors scramble for euro zone government debt in record numbers
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LONDON (Reuters) - The rush for euro zone government debt showed no signs of slowing on Wednesday, as investors flocked to new fund raisings by Italy and Belgium a day after Spain saw record demand.January has seen a flurry of issuance from European governments including Ireland, Portugal, France and Cyprus, seeking to take advantage of demand for long-dated government debt despite the low yields on offer.Orders for a new 30-year Italian government bond have topped 44 billion euros, the..