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Curve Steeper, See-Saws On BOJ

US TSYS

TYU3 deals at 1110-30+, -0-02, a 0-17 range has been observed on volume of ~293k

  • Cash tsys sit 2bps richer to 2bps cheaper, the curve has twist steepened pivoting on 5s.
  • Tsys have see-sawed in recent dealing as JGBs provide the lead in Asia. Tsys initially firmed alongside JGBs in the aftermath of the BOJs rate decision, as they adjusted YCC, before falling sharply from session highs. Losses have been marginally pared in recent dealing.
  • Earlier in the session participants faded yesterday's cheapening perhaps using the opportunity to close out short positions.
  • Flow wise a block seller in FV, 5,655 lots, was the highlight.
  • In Europe today regional German CPI provides the highlight. Further out we have US consumer income, employment cost index and University of Michigan consumer sentiment.

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