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Market Update

US tsys mixed, curve continuing post Powell steepening with short end yields another ~1bp lower, 10Y unch @ 2.06%, moderate volume in TY futures (300k). June CPI (0.1%) and Powell testimony key events, as well as $16bln 30Y auction. Core Euro bonds sharply lower led by UK gilts (10Y +6bps) after Carney comments on no-deal Brexit, also stronger French & Italian IP data.  GOCs unch before New House Price data, 10Y 1.58%.

News headlines

Stocks Climb on Rate-Cut Bets; Dollar Declines: Markets Wrap (Bloomberg) U.S. equity futures climbed alongside stocks in Europe and Asia as investors cheered fresh signs from central bankers that rates are headed lower. Treasuries were steady, while the dollar declined.

TSX futures flat, higher oil prices limit losses (Reuters) Canada’s main stock index futures were flat on Thursday, with a rise in oil prices to a six-week high limiting losses.

Oil rises to seven-week high on gulf storm, U.S. stockpile draw (BNN) Oil extended gains after closing at a seven-week high as a third of the Gulf of Mexico’s crude output was halted by a storm and U.S. crude inventories declined more than expected.

Besting U.S. growth is Canada’s ticket to defying easing spree (BNN) The Bank of Canada’s firmly entrenched holding pattern on rates will be put to the test by the country’s ability to withstand a deceleration in the world’s largest economy and its biggest trading partner.

Risks aside, Trump’s team sees China trade stance as strength in 2020 (Reuters) As trade talks resume between China and the United States, President Donald Trump’s advisers are confident he can portray his stance against Beijing as a strength in the 2020 election, despite making concessions and having no deal in sight.

Bitcoin extends losses after Fed chief urges halt to Facebook’s crypto project (Reuters) Bitcoin dipped almost 8% on Thursday, extending losses the day after U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell called for a halt to Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency project until concerns ranging from privacy to money-laundering were addressed.

Powell Sounds Dovish Enough to Open Door for a Half-Point Cut (Bloomberg) Nothing seems likely to stop Jerome Powell from cutting interest rates later this month. Not the regional Federal Reserve presidents who want to wait, not the strongest labor market in decades, and certainly not the political shadows that hang over such a move.

Market Overview: US 10yr note futures are down -0.012% at 127-14, S&P 500 futures are up 0.22% at 3004, Crude oil futures are up 0.45% at $60.7, Gold futures are up 0.67% at $1422, DXY is down -0.23% at 96.876, CAD/USD is down -0.17% at 0.7657.

Cda Benchmarks	Yield	Tsy Benchmarks	Yield
2 Year	1.567%	2 Year	1.816%
5 Year	1.522%	5 Year	1.823%
10 Year	1.582%	10 Year	2.063%
30 Year	1.756%	30 Year	2.582%

US Economic Data

08:30 AM	CPI MoM, Jun  Survey: 0.00% Actual: 0.1% Prior: 0.10%
	CPI Ex Food and Energy MoM, Jun  Survey: 0.20% Actual: 0.3% Prior: 0.10%
	CPI YoY, Jun  Survey: 1.60% Actual: 1.6% Prior: 1.80%
	CPI Ex Food and Energy YoY, Jun  Survey: 2.00% Actual: 2.1%  Prior: 2.00%
	CPI Core Index SA, Jun  Survey: 262.564 Actual:262.803 Prior: 262.032
	Initial Jobless Claims, Jul 6  Survey: 221k Actual: 209k Prior: 221k
	CPI Index NSA, Jun  Survey: 256.092 Actual: 256.143 Prior: 256.092
	Continuing Claims, Jun 29  Survey: 1683k Actual:1723k Prior: 1686k
	Real Avg Hourly Earning YoY, Jun  Survey: — Actual: 1.5%  Prior: 1.30%
	Real Avg Weekly Earnings YoY, Jun  Survey: — Actual 1.2% Prior: 1.00%
09:45 AM	Bloomberg Consumer Comfort, Jul 7  Survey: —  Prior: 62.6
02:00 PM	Monthly Budget Statement, Jun  Survey: -$7.9b  Prior: -$74.9b

Canadian Economic Data

08:30 AM	New Housing Price Index MoM, May  Survey: 0.10%  Actual: -0.1 Prior: 0.00%
	New Housing Price Index YoY, May  Survey: 0.20% Actual:0.0% Prior: 0.10%

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The following sources of information have been, or may have been, used partially or in their entirety to compile the herein provided CTI Capital Securities Inc. (“CTI Capital”) ‘Morning Comments.’ CTI Capital believes these sources to be generally reliable, however, as said sources are varied and from third parties, CTI Capital cannot guarantee the accuracy or completeness of said information: Canadian Press (CP); Bloomberg News (BN); Wall Street Journal (WSJ); Stone & McCarthy Research Associates (SMRA); New York Times (NYT); Financial Times (FT); Market News International (MNI); Globe and Mail; Associated Press (AP); CNW Group (CNW); Reuters; Business News Network (BNN); Market Watch; and others.

Ivan Greenstein, Stephan Buu, Émile Bordeleau

Institutional Bond and Equity Desk
CTI Capital Valeurs Mobilières Inc.

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Market Update

US tsys trading higher, reversing losses after Powell testimony released pointing to July rate cut after opening after steep declines in European bonds, 10Y 2.05% (-1.5bps).  Bunds & gilts paring losses on after better than expected France & Italian IP data, as well as a weak German 10Y auction. In Canada, GOCs lower lagging the recovery in tsys, 10Y 1.59% close to a six-week high.  GOC curve steepening yesterday the main theme, 2s10s closed at -6bps after dipping below -11bps in the morning. BOC decision at 10:00am & MPR – Poloz expected to point to resiliency in the Cdn economy, Q2 growth outlook much impoved since April, full year growth should be revised higher as well.

News headlines

Fed’s Powell says trade, global growth concerns continue to weigh on U.S. economy (Reuters) Concerns about trade policy and a weak global economy “continue to weigh on the U.S. economic outlook” and the Federal Reserve stands ready to “act as appropriate” to sustain a decade-long expansion, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said on Wednesday in remarks that could bolster expectations of an interest rate cut later this month.

TSX futures lower ahead of BoC rate decision, Powell testimony (Reuters) Canada’s main stock index futures edged lower on Wednesday ahead of Bank of Canada’s interest rate decision and U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s congressional testimony.

U.S. Futures Rise With Gold, Bonds on Rate Bets: Markets Wrap (Bloomberg) U.S. stock futures turned higher with Treasuries after Jerome Powell signaled an openness to rate cuts amid ongoing uncertainty in the economy. Gold rose and the dollar fell.

Oil Jumps on Report of Falling U.S. Stockpiles and Iran Tension (Bloomberg) Oil jumped to the highest in a week as an industry report showing a continued draw-down in U.S. crude inventories tightened a supply outlook that’s being threatened by rising tension in the Middle East.

China to reduce tariffs, improve export tax rebate policies (Reuters) China will stabilize trade by reducing tariffs, improving export tax rebate policies and cutting insurance fees for export companies, state television reported on Wednesday, citing a state council meeting chaired by Premier Li Keqiang.

China warns meat exporters to comply with rules: sources (Reuters) China’s customs administration warned meat exporting nations this week to comply with its rules on imports, following a series of problems it identified in Canadian pork shipments.

China’s Looming Deflation Fears Strengthen Policy Easing Case (Bloomberg) The case for Chinese policy makers to ramp up stimulus grew stronger, as tepid domestic demand and falling commodity prices increase the risk of a return to factory deflation.

Bank of Canada’s Poloz likely to rebuff global easing trend (BNN) A strong run of economic data is affording the Bank of Canada an opportunity Wednesday to resist any dovish turn in global monetary policy.

Market Overview: US 10yr note futures are down -0.233% at 127-00, S&P 500 futures are down -0.23% at 2975.25, Crude oil futures are up 2.28% at $59.15, Gold futures are down -0.34% at $1395.8, DXY is down -0.05% at 97.437, CAD/USD is down -0.12% at 0.7626.

Cda Benchmarks	Yield	Tsy Benchmarks	Yield
2 Year	1.661%	2 Year	1.919%
5 Year	1.594%	5 Year	1.901%
10 Year	1.622%	10 Year	2.096%
30 Year	1.765%	30 Year	2.577%

US Economic Data

07:00 AM	MBA Mortgage Applications, Jul 5  Survey: —  Actual: -2.40% Prior: -0.10%
10:00 AM	Wholesale Inventories MoM, May F  Survey: 0.40%  Prior: 0.40%
	Wholesale Trade Sales MoM, May  Survey: 0.30%  Prior: -0.40%
02:00 PM	FOMC Meeting Minutes, Jun 19

Canadian Economic Data

10:00 AM

Bank of Canada Rate Decision, Jul 10  Survey: 1.75%  Prior: 1.75%

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The following sources of information have been, or may have been, used partially or in their entirety to compile the herein provided CTI Capital Securities Inc. (“CTI Capital”) ‘Morning Comments.’ CTI Capital believes these sources to be generally reliable, however, as said sources are varied and from third parties, CTI Capital cannot guarantee the accuracy or completeness of said information: Canadian Press (CP); Bloomberg News (BN); Wall Street Journal (WSJ); Stone & McCarthy Research Associates (SMRA); New York Times (NYT); Financial Times (FT); Market News International (MNI); Globe and Mail; Associated Press (AP); CNW Group (CNW); Reuters; Business News Network (BNN); Market Watch; and others.

Ivan Greenstein, Stephan Buu, Émile Bordeleau

Institutional Bond and Equity Desk
CTI Capital Valeurs Mobilières Inc.

Tel : (514)-861-0240
Fax: (514)-861-3230

Institutional Bond and Equity Desk
CTI Capital Valeurs Mobilieres Inc.

Tel : (514)-861-0240
Fax: (514)-861-3230

Market Update

US tsys trading lower, 10Y 2.055% (+1bp), on heavier volume in TY futures (450k), despite weaker equities (S&P -10).  Fed chair Powell to speak on ‘stress tests’ before key testimony tomorrow. Core EGBs mixed, gilts outperforming, focus on the launch of the 2041 linker with strong order books (Stg20bln vs Stg2.5 bln allocated).  Italy 6bps tighter vs Germany – Italy 50Y BTP auction also way oversubscribed (E17bln vs E3bln offering).  In Canada, GOCs slightly higher, 1bp tighter vs tsys. The GOC curve continuing to flatten before the BOC tomorrow – 2s5s reaching below -11bps yesterday aft.  The BOC expected to stick with its neutral bias, with the outloook for near term growth having greatly improved since the April MPR – the latest Bloomberg consensus is for 2.2% in Q2 vs 1.3% BOC forecast, thou trade worries should temper some of the Bank’s optimism.

News headlines

U.S. Futures, Europe Stocks Slide; Treasuries Dip: Markets Wrap (Bloomberg) U.S. stock futures and European shares retreated alongside Asian equities as markets extended a downbeat start to the week. The dollar strengthened for a third day.

TSX futures lower as gold prices ease (Reuters) Stock futures pointed to a lower opening for Canada’s main stock index on Tuesday, weighed down by falling gold prices.

Oil Steadies Before Fed Testimony While Mideast Risks Linger (Bloomberg) Oil steadied near $58 a barrel in New York as investors awaited guidance from the Federal Reserve on interest rates and as tensions in the Persian Gulf maintained the risk of supply disruption.

U.S., China to relaunch talks with little changed since deal fell apart (Reuters) The United States and China are set to relaunch trade talks this week after a two-month hiatus, but a year after their trade war began there is little sign their differences have narrowed.

Deutsche Bank shares slide again on skepticism about turnaround (Reuters) Deutsche Bank DKBGn.DE shares extended losses on Tuesday on investor doubts that the new chief executive can revive the lender by shrinking the investment bank and returning to its roots as banker to corporate Germany.

Canada pushes to get China meat exports resumed this week (BNN) Canadian authorities are hoping to convince China to lift a ban on meat shipments as early as this week, according to livestock groups.

Bitcoin near two-week highs, fueled by hopes for Facebook’s Libra (Reuters) Bitcoin held on Tuesday near its highest for two weeks after surging as much as 9% overnight, a move analysts said was probably driven by hopes that cryptocurrencies are gaining wider acceptance after Facebook disclosed plans for a digital coin.

Market Overview: US 10yr note futures are down -0.233% at 127-07, S&P 500 futures are down -0.34% at 2968.25, Crude oil futures are up 0.52% at $57.96, Gold futures are down -0.44% at $1393.9, DXY is up 0.2% at 97.577, CAD/USD is up 0.22% at 0.7619.

Cda Benchmarks	Yield	Tsy Benchmarks	Yield
2 Year	1.675%	2 Year	1.907%
5 Year	1.576%	5 Year	1.877%
10 Year	1.586%	10 Year	2.065%
30 Year	1.735%	30 Year	2.54%

US Economic Data

06:00 AM	NFIB Small Business Optimism, Jun  Survey: 103.1  Actual: 103.3 Prior: 105.0
10:00 AM	JOLTS Job Openings, May  Survey: 7473  Prior: 7449

Canadian Economic Data

08:15 AM	Housing Starts, Jun  Survey: 208.6k Actual: 245.7k  Prior: 202.3k
08:30 AM	Building Permits MoM, May  Survey: -10.00%  Prior: 14.70%

Disclosure and Disclaimer

The following sources of information have been, or may have been, used partially or in their entirety to compile the herein provided CTI Capital Securities Inc. (“CTI Capital”) ‘Morning Comments.’ CTI Capital believes these sources to be generally reliable, however, as said sources are varied and from third parties, CTI Capital cannot guarantee the accuracy or completeness of said information: Canadian Press (CP); Bloomberg News (BN); Wall Street Journal (WSJ); Stone & McCarthy Research Associates (SMRA); New York Times (NYT); Financial Times (FT); Market News International (MNI); Globe and Mail; Associated Press (AP); CNW Group (CNW); Reuters; Business News Network (BNN); Market Watch; and others.

Ivan Greenstein, Stephan Buu, Émile Bordeleau

Institutional Bond and Equity Desk
CTI Capital Valeurs Mobilières Inc.

Tel : (514)-861-0240
Fax: (514)-861-3230

Institutional Bond and Equity Desk
CTI Capital Valeurs Mobilieres Inc.

Tel : (514)-861-0240
Fax: (514)-861-3230