by admin | Aug 14, 2017 | comments
Market Update US tsys weaker, just off lows on moderate volume (254k) as tensions between the US & North Korea ease, US 10Y 2.217% (+2.8bps). European equities up 1.0%, crude -0.50%, gold weaker (-6,1288). Core Euro bonds lower , German bund curve ~5bps steeper...
by admin | Aug 11, 2017 | comments
Market Update US tsys trading higher after weaker than exp July CPI & core CPI – both 0.1% vs exp 02%, US 10Y 2.19% (-1.7bps). Tokyo closed for holiday. In Europe tsys lagged bunds which are 2-3bps lower, 10Y bund 0.38% lowest since June 28th. European equities...
by admin | Aug 10, 2017 | comments
Market Update US tsys opening higher after weaker PPI & initial claims, US 10Y 2.23% (-1.5bpts). Global stocks lower – Europe down 0.60% , S&P mini -9pts, crude higher for a second day, 49.90 (+0.70%). The US Tsy auctions $15bln in 30y bonds at 1:00PM,...
by admin | Aug 9, 2017 | comments
Market Update US tsys rallying hard in NA trade on safe haven bid related to North Korea threat, yields 4-5 bps lower led by the 7Y, 10Y 2.21 (-5bps), volume in TY futures heavy (~350k) with a spike ~4:00am 20k contracts traded as prices eclipsed Tuesday’s high...
by admin | Aug 8, 2017 | comments
Market Update US tsys slightly lower in a 2-tick range o/n, extremely light volume in TY1 (123k) so far, 10Y 2.26% (+0.7%). Core EGB yields ~1bp higher after yesterday’s ~3bp rally yesterday brought 10Y gilt yield close to one-month lows @ 1.15%, rate hike...