19/12/2019

Market Update Tsys trading weaker across the curve on above avg volume (420k), 10Y 1.935% (+2bps), highest since August 1st. Prices off the lows after a weak Dec Phili Fed (0.3 vs 8.0). Core Euro bonds also lower, 10Y gilt 4bps higher -BOE left rates, QE unchanged in...

18/12/2019

Market Update US tsys lower trading lower, 10Y 1.89% (+1bp), muted volume in TY futures (285k), US equity futures now higher (S&P +2.25).  Bunds lower on stronger IFO, 10Y edging closer to high yield set in Nov (-0.25%).  GOCs lower, wider vs tsys before...

17/12/2019

Market Update US tsys trading slightly higher on low volume in TY futures (225k), 10Y 1.86% (-1bp).  UK gilts leading EGBs higher, yields 2-5bps lower and the GBP -1.0% as Boris Johnson looks to amend the Brexit bill to rule out any extension of the post-Brexit...

16/12/2019

Market Update US tsys trading weaker, yields 1.5-2.5bps higher with the 10Y 1.845% (+2.3bps), avg volume in TY futures (350k). Equity futures higher, S&P +14 – relief with phase one trade deal confirmed Friday and UK election decided. Core EGBs outperforming after...

13/12/2019

Market Update US tsys trading higher, heavy volume in TY futures (975k), with a lot of positions taken post UK election, considering size of Conservative majority came as a surprise. US retail sales weaker than exp, ex- Auto & Gas 0.0% vs 0.4% exp. UK gilts...

12/12/2019

Market Update US tsys trading slightly lower, 10Y 1.80% (+0.5bps), avg volume in TY futures (300k) and narrow o/n range. ECB left marginal lending rate at 0.25% as exp, bond buying to continue, Christine Lagarde first press conference at 9:00ET. Core EGBs higher led...