September 26, 2024 03:42 GMT
JGBS AUCTION: 40Y Auction Delivers A Solid Result
JGBS AUCTION
The issuance of 40-year bonds today encountered a solid reception, with the actual high yield undershooting dealer expectations. As per the BBG poll, the anticipated yield was projected at 2.35% versus the realised yield of 2.34%.
- The cover ratio was also higher at 2.5798x versus 2.200x observed in the late July auction.
- As highlighted in the auction preview, the current 40-year auction yield was approximately 5bps lower than in late July, but the 20/40 yield curve was 15bps steeper and near the steepest for the past 12 months.
- The 40-year bond is little changed from pre-auction levels in early afternoon trading.
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