Free Trial

NZGBS: Closed Little Changed, New May-54 Bond Issued

BONDS

NZGBs closed flat to 2bps richer and in the middle of today’s ranges. There hasn’t been much in the way of domestic drivers to flag, outside of the previously outlined PPI data.

  • Cash US tsys are dealing flat to 2bp richer in today’s Asia-Pac session, with a steepening bias present.
  • Swap rates closed 1bp higher.
  • RBNZ dated OIS pricing is 1-5bps softer for meetings beyond April. A cumulative 42bps of easing is priced by year-end.
  • NZ Treasury issued NZ$4bn of new May 2054 NZGB via syndication today. The bonds, which carry a coupon of 5.00%, were issued at a spread of 1bp over the May 2051 nominal bond, at a yield to maturity of 5.0925%. It is noteworthy that the issue was launched with a guidance of -1 to +6 bps over 2051 bond, with an issuance cap of NZ$4b.
  • Tomorrow, the local calendar will see Trade Balance data for January.

To read the full story

Close

Why MNI

MNI is the leading provider

of intelligence and analysis on the Global Fixed Income, Foreign Exchange and Energy markets. We use an innovative combination of real-time analysis, deep fundamental research and journalism to provide unique and actionable insights for traders and investors. Our "All signal, no noise" approach drives an intelligence service that is succinct and timely, which is highly regarded by our time constrained client base.

Our Head Office is in London with offices in Chicago, Washington and Beijing, as well as an on the ground presence in other major financial centres across the world.