October 07, 2024 07:44 GMT
EGBS: Spreads Off Intraday Tights As Equities Soften
EGBS
10-year EGB spreads to Bunds have moved away from intraday tights, but widening pressure has been limited despite European equity futures’ 0.35% fall this morning.
- The OAT/Bund spread is 1bp tighter at ~76.5bps. French Finance Minister Armand is set to present the new Government’s “policy priorities” at a Eurogroup meeting today, with further details of the 2025 budget set to be delivered on Wednesday (Oct 9).
- Last week, the Government announced E60bln of fiscal measures (both spending cuts and tax rises) to rein in its deficit, which is on track to be 6.1% of GDP this year.
- The 10-year BTP/Bund spread hovers around the 130bps handle after Friday’s narrowing.
- In Portugal, Prime Minister Montenegro said he was open to talks with opposition leader Santos as he prepares to present the 2025 budget on Thursday.
- ECB Chief Economist Lane is scheduled to speak at 0845BST/0945CET.
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