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AUSSIE BONDS: Cheaper But Mid-Range Ahead Of US PPI & Claims Data

AUSSIE BONDS

In roll-impacted dealings, ACGBs (YM -4.0 & XM -2.1) are weaker but off the Sydney session’s worst levels.

  • Outside of the MI Inflation Expectations data, there hasn't been much by way of domestic drivers to flag.
  • (MNI) MI Inflation Expectations measure eased 0.1pp in September to 4.4% y/y, in line with the series average. The measure can lead headline CPI inflation and in 2019 it averaged around 3.6%. A move below 4% in the series would be welcomed to help determine if inflation has been contained.
  • Cash US tsys are 1-2bps cheaper in today’s Asia-Pac session after yesterday’s post-CPI sell-off. The focus now turns to today's US PPI and Weekly Claims data.
  • Cash ACGBs are 2-4bps cheaper, with the AU-US 10-year yield differential at +21bps versus yesterday’s +24bps.
  • Swap rates are flat to 2bps higher, with the 3s10s curve flatter and EFPs tighter.
  • The bills strip is cheaper, with pricing -1 to -3 across contracts.
  • RBA-dated OIS pricing is flat to 3bps firmer, with late 2025 leading. A cumulative 16bps of easing is priced by year-end.
  • Tomorrow, the local calendar is empty. 

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