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Front-End Yields Rise as Markets Price in Larger +50bp SARB Hike

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  • SAGBs kick off a fraction firmer this morning, trimming losses from yesterday’s session.
  • Yields rose +3.6-5.3bp across the curve with the exception of the 10Y, which closed mostly flat on the day.
  • Front-end yields have been rising this week in the lead-up to CPI and the SARB meeting tomorrow.
  • CPI is expected to print flat at 5.9% today, but market will be looking for any divergences in assessing the need for another +50bp hike in July.
  • 30Y yields popped back above 11.00 yesterday and remain within the uptrend that began on 07 April.

MNI London Bureau | +44 020-3983-7894 | murray.nichol@marketnews.com
MNI London Bureau | +44 020-3983-7894 | murray.nichol@marketnews.com

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