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AU-NZ 10Y Yield Differential Not Far From Fair Value

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A simple regression of the AU/NZ 10-year yield differential versus the AU-NZ 3-month swap rate 1-year forward (1y3m) differential suggests fair value is around -38bp versus the 10-year differential’s current level of around -44bp.

  • The current regression error of -6bp compares with -23bp seen in early October.
  • The widening in the regression error in early October came not long after the Pre-Election Economic and Fiscal Update.
  • Therefore, the narrowing in 10-year differential and the regression error since then likely reflects investors capitalising on more favourable entry points.
Figure 1: AU/NZ Regression Error - 10-Year Yield Differential Vs. 1Y3M Swap Differential


Source: MNI – Market News / Bloomberg

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