October 23, 2024 10:22 GMT
BUNDS: Call/Put Skew Fades Further, Despite Dovish ECB Repricing
BUNDS
The latest round of dovish ECB repricing hasn’t generated much in the way of upside demand for Bunds (via options), as fiscal/supply concerns continue to limit rallies/weigh on core global FI long ends.
- We have already flagged the pressure on German ASWs on numerous occasions, but this dynamic is also observable in the Bund call/put skew (based on 1-month 25-delta options).
- That measure is on track to close at the lowest level since July.
Fig. 1: Bund Call/Put Skew (1-Month 25-Delta Options)
Source: MNI - Market News/Bloomberg
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