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BTP leads Govies lower

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  • BTP drags EGBs lower, volumes remain on the low side and the illiquid markets help exacerbate the moves.
  • Not really seen a clear driver for the pullback, but the lack of volume isn't helping.
  • RM desks are clearly on the sideline.
  • Next immediate support is seen at the March low, 139.12.
  • Although, better is still seen at 138.99 Low Feb 22
  • BTP/Bund spread moves 2.2bps wider, but well within past ranges.
  • In yield terms for the BTP, next upside target is at 1.998%, which equate to 138.82.
  • This was the highest print since May 2020.
  • Above the latter for yield, the 07/05/20 high is at 2.035% and this would equate to 138.39.

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