October 30, 2024 09:36 GMT
EGBS: Bund Futures Weaker Post German Data, But Off Lows
EGBS
Bund futures fell almost 50 ticks after German flash Q3 GDP and state-level October inflation data printed above consensus estimates. However, futures have moved off intraday lows, currently +7 at 132.58.
- The German data came after Spanish and French Q3 GDP had already exceeded consensus forecasts. Meanwhile, the Italian reading was a little weaker than expected.
- ECB-dated OIS price 31bps of easing through the December meeting, down from 35bps before the German data, but off the post-data dovish extreme of 30bps.
- As such, the German curve has twist flattened, with 2-year yields 3.5bps higher and 30-year yields 3.5bps lower.
- 10-year peripheral spreads to Bunds are generally wider, with European equity futures dragged lower by weakness in China/Hong Kong overnight.
- Eurozone Q3 flash GDP is due at 1000GMT/1100CET, while the UK budget and US GDP may also provide spillover potential this afternoon.
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