-EGB's are better bid on FTQ going.....>

BOND SUMMARY: -EGB's are better bid on FTQ going into the weekend, but volumes

and volatility are on the low side.

-Bunds tested 173.49 high, and trading 173.39 now.

-Peripherals are flat against the German 10 yr and within ranges with very

little on the data calendar for today.

-Gilts have under performed Bunds, following overnight headlines from Juncker

stating that a Brexit deal can be done.

-This has kept the Pound elevated and Gilts under early pressure.

-Note that despite early price action in the UK assets, conflicting comments

hitting our screens on the progress, or lack thereof, on a feasible Brexit deal,

provided us with a 2 way flow.

Treasuries have taken their cue from EGB's, but pretty mix as we await the US

coming in. Tnotes are flat on the day so far.

-Looking ahead, we have plenty of ECB and especially Fed speaker that will be of

interest following the Fed decision and the splits among the Members.

-Also at 13.30BST/09.30ET, German Government is planning at Climate presser.