Core FI has been pushing higher.........>

EGB SUMMARY: Core FI has been pushing higher following more risk-off Coronavirus

headlines, including health officials confirming a second case in the U.S.,

which has shot Treasuries higher alongside huge volumes (Bunds following suit).

- This came after a morning shaped by PMIs: Germany and France beat, pushing

European FI lower, while UK PMIs boosted bonds anew. Weak-ish U.S. PMI at

1445GMT renewed the bid for global core bonds.

- Further Coronavirus headlines likely to be eyed most closely over the weekend.

- Finland and Greece under review by Fitch (Moody`s has Finland too), S&P on

Slovakia; DBRS on ESM, EFSF, and Netherlands. Monday sees German IFO data.

** Latest levels:

* Mar Bund futures (RX) up 32 ticks at 173.35 (L: 172.6 / H: 173.41)

* Mar BTP futures (IK) up 27 ticks at 144.54 (L: 143.83 / H: 144.71)

* Italy / German 10-Yr spread 0.4bps tighter at 155.8bps

* Mar OAT futures (OA) up 18 ticks at 165.64 (L: 165.07 / H: 165.77)