Assessing A Narrow Monday

A narrow open for T-Notes, last -0-02 at 137-04.

• As a reminder, the Tsy curve steepened a touch on Monday, with 30s finishing 2.5bp cheaper on the day, while T-Notes closed off worst levels as weather conditions on the east coast seemed to limit participation
• The Treasury's latest round of borrowing estimates were lower than expected, although this is largely attributable to the cash on hand that the Treasury has/projections of a more aggressive drawdown than many expected on that front and the absence of additional fiscal stimulus within the projections.
• Notable corporate issuance came in the form of a $14bn multi-tranche round from Apple, while Altria followed that up with a $5.5bn multi-tranche, helping apply pressure to the long end.
• The latest RBA monetary policy decision headlines the regional docket in Asia-Pac hours.