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US TSYS: Early focus fell on the indefinite suspension of U.S. tariffs on
Mexico, announced late Friday by President Trump. Risk appetite benefited, even
as questions re: the substance of the deal remain, as BBG sources in Mexico
noted that there was no side agreement re: Trump's later references to
agricultural sales across the southern border, while some U.S. press outlets
have suggested that the deal contains little in the way of fresh agreements. A
wider than exp. headline Chinese trade surplus briefly pressured Tsys, but the
impact was short lived. Elsewhere, the weekend saw Tsy Sec Mnuchiun play down
any chances in advances re: trade matters ahead of a meeting between Xi & Trump
at the G20 later this month. T-Notes have ticked away from early lows & last
trade -0-11+ at 126-28+. Cash Tsy yields are 3.2bp to 4.9bp higher across the
curve, with a degree of bear flattening apparent.
- Eurodollar contracts are dealing 2.0-6.0 ticks lower through the reds. The
EDN9 98.000/98.125 call spread saw 20.0K blocked at 0.030, suggestions were this
was driven by a buyer. ~7.0K of the strategy crossed on screen shortly after.
- The local U.S. docket is very limited today, with the Fed now in blackout.
MNI London Bureau | +44 0203-865-3809 | anthony.barton@marketnews.com
MNI London Bureau | +44 0203-865-3809 | anthony.barton@marketnews.com

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