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MNI EUROPEAN MARKETS ANALYSIS: Oil Advances, E-Minis Rebound
- Core bond markets soften as U.S. equity index futures regain poise and Asian equity benchmarks move away from initial lows.
- Firmer crude prices lend support to oil-tied currencies, safe havens lose ground.
- The PBOC cut the interest rate applied to their 14-Day Reverse Repo operations by 10bp to 2.25%.
BOND SUMMARY: Core FI Lose Ground Amid Bounce In U.S. E-Minis, U.S. Tsy Curve Flattens
Light selling pressure hit core FI at the start to the week, in spite of bubbling geopolitical tensions over Russia's military build-up near the Ukrainian border. Participants eyed Wednesday's monetary policy decision from the Fed, which should shed some more light on the policy outlook. U.S. e-mini futures caught a bid, which coincided with weakness in core bond markets.
- T-Notes meandered within a fairly tight range overnight, they last change hands -0-07 at 128-03. Eurodollar futures trade 1.5-4.5 ticks lower through the reds. The Tsy curve bear flattened as cash trading got under way, with yields last seen 1.8-3.1bp higher. Flash Markit PMIs & 2-Year Tsy auction headline the local docket today.
- JGB futures sold off in the morning session to stabilise after the Tokyo lunch break. JBH2 operates at 150.95 at typing, 2 ticks shy of last settlement. Cash JGB yields are little changed across the curve. The space shrugged off domestic PMI data & Covid-19 headline flow, with JGBs happy to move in tandem with peers.
- Cash ACGB yields crept higher and last trade 0.7-2.7bp across the curve. Aussie bond futures slipped in sync with cash ACGBs, with YM last -2.0 & XM -2.0. Bills last sit 1-3 ticks lower through the reds. There was no material follow-through from the release of local PMI figures or today's round of ACGB Sep '26 supply, which drew bid/cover ratio of 4.09x (prev. 6.08x).
FOREX: Safe Havens Ignore Geopol Risks; Crude Rises & Oil-Tied FX Hitch Ride
The Japanese yen and Swiss franc brought up the rear in G10 FX space. A recovery in U.S. e-mini futures sapped strength from safe haven currencies, with participants eyeing Wednesday's monetary policy decision from the Fed. Further escalation in geopolitical tensions over Ukraine failed to generate any significant safe haven bid.
- USD/JPY climbed over the Tokyo fix and held the bulk of its initial gains, as U.S. Tsy yields rose across the curve in cash trade.
- Firmer oil prices supported CAD and NOK. The combination of enthusiasm about a potential recovery in demand as Omicron countermeasures are lifted and a failed missile strike on the UAE helped keep crude buoyant.
- Spot USD/CNH hovered just above support from Dec 8 cycle low of CNH6.3305, the rate's lowest point since 2018. However, the yuan reference rate virtually matched average estimate, suggesting that the PBOC are comfortable with redback appreciation. The central bank also lowered the interest rate applied to 14-Day Reverse Repo operations by 10bp, adding to a suite of rate cuts delivered last week.
- A suite of PMI figures from across the globe will keep hitting the wires today, while the central bank speaker slate is virtually empty.
FOREX OPTIONS: Expiries for Jan24 NY cut 1000ET (Source DTCC)
- EUR/USD: $1.1230-35(E875mln)
- USDJPY: Y113.95-05($795mln), Y114.85-00($634mln)
- AUDUSD: $0.7200(A$761mln), $0.7235(A$1.6bln)
ASIA FX: Rupiah Leads Gains, Yuan Nears Cycle Highs
Most USD/Asia crosses crept lower, with the rupiah leading gains in Asia EM space. The baht bucked the regional trend and slipped across the board.
- CNH: Spot USD/CNH threatened to print a fresh cycle low, as the pair hovered just above Dec 8 low of CNH6.3305, its worst level since 2018. The PBOC showed no signs of concern with redback appreciation, fixing the yuan reference rate virtually in line with expectations.
- KRW: Spot USD/KRW oscillated within a fairly tight range, printing a two-week high in the process. The government submitted a draft KRW14tn extra budget to parliament but lawmakers have called for more spending.
- IDR: The absence of notable domestic headlines allowed spot USD/IDR to move on the back of broader market impetus. The rate gapped lower at the re-open and remained in negative territory.
- MYR: Spot USD/MYR edged lower but its 100-DMA proved resilient. Political goings-on drew attention in Malaysia, after the state government of Johor called a snap election to be held within 60 days.
- PHP: Spot USD/PHP moved further away from key resistance located at PHP51.500. The improvement in Metro Manila's Covid-19 situation may have lent some support to the peso.
- THB: There was less optimism about Covid-19 dynamics in Thailand's, as daily infections remain elevated. The baht showed some modest weakness at the start to the week.
UP TODAY (Times GMT/Local)
Date | GMT/Local | Impact | Flag | Country | Event |
24/01/2022 | 0815/0915 | ** | ![]() | FR | IHS Markit Services PMI (p) |
24/01/2022 | 0815/0915 | ** | ![]() | FR | IHS Markit Manufacturing PMI (p) |
24/01/2022 | 0830/0930 | ** | ![]() | DE | IHS Markit Services PMI (p) |
24/01/2022 | 0830/0930 | ** | ![]() | DE | IHS Markit Manufacturing PMI (p) |
24/01/2022 | 0900/1000 | ** | ![]() | EU | IHS Markit Services PMI (p) |
24/01/2022 | 0900/1000 | ** | ![]() | EU | IHS Markit Manufacturing PMI (p) |
24/01/2022 | 0900/1000 | ** | ![]() | EU | IHS Markit Composite PMI (p) |
24/01/2022 | 0930/0930 | *** | ![]() | UK | IHS Markit Manufacturing PMI (flash) |
24/01/2022 | 0930/0930 | *** | ![]() | UK | IHS Markit Services PMI (flash) |
24/01/2022 | 0930/0930 | *** | ![]() | UK | IHS Markit Composite PMI (flash) |
24/01/2022 | 1445/0945 | *** | ![]() | US | IHS Markit Manufacturing Index (flash) |
24/01/2022 | 1445/0945 | *** | ![]() | US | IHS Markit Services Index (flash) |
24/01/2022 | 1630/1130 | * | ![]() | US | US Treasury Auction Result for 13 Week Bill |
24/01/2022 | 1630/1130 | * | ![]() | US | US Treasury Auction Result for 26 Week Bill |
24/01/2022 | 1800/1300 | * | ![]() | US | US Treasury Auction Result for 2 Year Note |
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