September 20, 2024 15:01 GMT
MNI Credit Weekly: The First Cut is the Deepest
MNI (LONDON) - Executive Summary: The First Cut is the Deepest
- A strong week for credit with the index almost 5bp tighter. Cyclicals lagged however, with concerns on Autos ongoing, while defensive sectors are better positioned at this point in the cycle.
- The FOMC was the big show in town, with the hotly debated 50bp cut coming to pass as called by MNI. The communique was a little hawkish however, taking Treasury steepeners to new YTD wides.
- Despite major central meetings primary was in-line with last week. Surveyed expectations for the week ahead are unsurprisingly higher with supportive central bank meetings behind us.
- All flavours of credit continue to see inflows, at a firm pace.
Full piece here: 24.09.20 MNI Credit Weekly.pdf
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