May 31, 2024 12:11 GMT
Off Lows, PCE Eyed
GILTS
Gilts have stabilised, with bears failing to force a test of yesterday’s low in futures.
- That leaves the contract -4 at 95.75 and the bearish technical backdrop intact.
- Initial support & resistance at Wednesday’s low & high, respectively, remain untouched.
- Cash gilt yields are little changed to 2bp higher across the curve.
- SONIA futures are essentially unchanged through the blue, while BoE-dated OIS shows ~30bp of ’24 cuts.
- Firmer-than-expected European CPI data has provided the major fundamental focus thus far, although ranges in GBP rates markets remain tight.
- Spill over from the impending U.S. PCE release has the potential to change that.
- Gilt month-end extensions are not seen as meaningful but may provide some modest background support later in the day.
121 words