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EGBs-GILTS: No Shortage Of Supply

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Bunds and Gilts have bounced back sharply from worst levels but remain lower on the session, with BTPs once again outperforming (and equities higher). Heavy supply schedule eyed.

  • In auctions, UK sells GBP4bn in Jan-26 and Oct-71 Gilt; Germany sells E6bn of Schatz. Finland (30-Yr), Cyprus (5-Yr), Belgium (50-Yr) all holding syndications today meanwhile.
  • French flash CPI came in on the high side of expectations; we get Italy and Eurozone Q4 prelim GDP data later. ECB's de Cos speaks at 1500GMT.
  • We continue to await news on the formation of a new Italian government, with PM Conte set to speak to Pres Mattarella again today - BTPs taking in stride though.

Latest levels:

  • Mar Bund futures (RX) down 24 ticks at 176.98 (L: 176.79 / H: 177.23)
  • Mar Gilt futures (G) down 29 ticks at 133.78 (L: 133.65 / H: 133.95)
  • Mar BTP futures (IK) down 8 ticks at 151.28 (L: 151.04 / H: 151.35)
  • Italy / German 10-Yr spread 1.4bps tighter at 112.3bps

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