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EGB SUMMARY
MNI (London)
EGB SUMMARY: German government bonds are trading higher into the close Wednesday
on safe-haven buying after US President Trump tweet warning Russia to "get
ready" for missile strikes in Syria. 
- The move prompted Russian rouble hit lowest level since Nov 2016, having pared
earlier weakness following gains in oil prices that rose to highest price since
Nov 2014.
- Portuguese bonds outperformed periphery markets following solid demand for
syndicated new long 15-year bond is due to price for E3bln at MS +102bps. 
- Germany allotted E1.043bln 2.5% Aug-46 at average yield 1.12%, cover 1,
according to Bundesbank calculations. However, the auction was technically
uncovered - DFA only received E1.073bln worth of bids vs E1.5 was on offer.
- Portugal is to price E3bln syndicated new long 15-year issue at MS +102bps,
source close to the deal. The order book is now in excess of E15bln.
- Attention turns to FOMC minutes for Mar 21 meet; 10Y Note auction for $21bn. 
- German 10-year Bund yield is 1.9bps lower at 0.497%.
- German 2-/30-year yield spread is 1.3bps flatter at +171.6bps

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