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NZGBS: Cheaper, $-Bloc Underperformance Continues, Q2 Real Retail Sales Tomorrow

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NZGBs closed slightly weaker, with benchmark yields rising by 1bp. Despite narrow trading ranges during a data-light session, NZGBs ended the day at their lows.

  • Additionally, NZGBs continued to underperform relative to their $-bloc counterparts, with the NZ-US and NZ-AU 10-year yield differentials widening by 2bps.
  • Today's performance suggests an ongoing reversal of much of the post-RBNZ rate cut rally. While the 2-year yield remains 12bps lower than pre-RBNZ levels, it has climbed 14bps since Friday’s close. Similarly, the 10-year yield is 4bps lower than pre-RBNZ levels but has risen 6bps since Friday.
  • The weekly government bond tender was cancelled today as is standard practice given the bond syndication of the new May-36 earlier in the week.
  • Swap rates are little changed.
  • RBNZ dated OIS pricing is little changed. A cumulative 72bps of easing is priced by year-end.
  • Tomorrow, the local calendar will see Q2 Retail Sales Ex Inflation data.
  • Before then, the market will be focused on advance PMIs in Europe and the US and US initial jobless claims.

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