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A more stable session for Gilts

GILT SUMMARY

A more subdued session for UK Gilts, with most of the action taking center stage in FX and the British pound.

  • Gilts have stayed underpinned throughout today's session, on the Risk being better offered, and still no step forward in Brexit trade talks.
  • Most of the action has been in rolling positions, from Sep to Dec, as investors start trading spreads.
  • Close to half of the volume traded in the front Sep has been rolls, with 62k trading outright today, and expect a higher pace next week.
  • Gilt futures are up 0.03 today at 137.01.
  • 10y yields down -0.2bp at 0.222%.
  • 2y yields unch at -0.40%.

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