Core FI was boosted in the afternoon....>

EGB SUMMARY: Core FI was boosted in the afternoon by a weak MNI Chicago PMI

reading for the U.S. helping to dampen risk appetite/provide second thoughts

ahead of Friday`s key U.S. data slate.

- This built upon an early morning rally which accelerated following reports

that China doubts a long-term trade deal with the US.

- The Dec 19 Bund future is up 77 ticks at 171.83, having traded in a range of

171.17-172.03 today.

- Bull flattening in the German curve. The 2-Yr yield is down 2.7bps at -0.66%,

5-Yr is down 4.4bps at -0.624%, 10-Yr is down 5.3bps at -0.407%, and 30-Yr is

down 6.8bps at 0.107%.

- Periphery spreads broadly unchanged (Italy 10s out 0.1bps vs Bunds).

- Friday fairly quiet on Eurozone data/speaker front; most attention paid to

U.S. data (including October employment report and ISM), and heavy Fed speaker

slate.