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EGBs-GILTS: BTP Spreads A Little Wider Ahead Of Conte Confidence Votes

BOND SUMMARY

Very little movement in Bunds and Gilts, befitting a US market holiday and a fairly thin calendar. Italian political risk is the main focus early in the week.

  • BTP spreads a little wider ahead of confidence votes in PM Conte's gov't (one today in the lower house, one Tuesday in the Senate). He addresses the lower house at 1100GMT.
  • In issuance, Slovakia sells ~E530mn of bonds.
  • No data of note (Italy final CPI came in line w flash)BoE's Bailey speaks on climate change at 1330GMT, while Eurogroup meets virtually.

Latest levels:

  • Mar Bund futures (RX) down 1 ticks at 177.65 (L: 177.63 / H: 177.81)
  • Mar Gilt futures (G) up 2 ticks at 134.45 (L: 134.43 / H: 134.56)
  • Mar BTP futures (IK) down 18 ticks at 151.16 (L: 150.88 / H: 151.39)
  • Italy / German 10-Yr spread 1.1bps wider at 116.8bps

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