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CREDIT UPDATE: € Credit Close

CREDIT UPDATE
  • Bunds were stuck in a narrow range for most of the session ahead of FOMC minutes tonight. Confusion over a delayed confirmation of BLS data brought some minor volatility; the final revision was much lower than expected, taking yields slightly lower. DBRs / USTs close -2bp.
  • Stocks were close to flat throughout with risk in a holding pattern into FOMC and Jackson Hole ahead. SPX / SXXP are left +0.1%. €IG Equities show the same return. Notable movers include Mobico +20%, Brambles +9%.
  • Primary maintained a good pace seasonally with deals from UPM-Kymmene, Paccar, Toyota £, BBVA Tier 2, NAB.
  • €IG cash is left unchanged. MCGLN -8bp following results. VFC was the best performer in corps (7-11 tighter). UPMFH widened 4-7bp on supply, off a rich curve. HEIBOS put in another strong day (11-16 tighter). NAB widened 4-8bp on supply.
  • CDS closes firmer with Main / XO at 53.1/290, -0.8/-4.

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