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OFZ Curve Bear Flattens W/W Markets Price in Further CBR Tightening

RUSSIA
  • Local & USD rates kick off on the back foot this morning, following higher weekly CPI yesterday, rising 2-5bp across the curve with a slight bear steepening bias: 2Y +4bp, 7Y -4bp, 10Y -4bp.
  • This retraces most of the strength seen in yesterday's session with the curve closing flatter at both ends: 2Y +4bp, 7Y -4bp, 10Y -5bp.
  • W/w the OFZ curve stands notable bear flatter in line with expectations for higher inflation and a tighter CBR policy stance going into year-end.
  • 1-5Y yields stand +52-57bp on week, while 15-30Y tenors trade +13-21bp higher. Russia's 5Y CDS hit the brakes at 80 support yesterday, having fallen -2.63bp since Monday.

MNI London Bureau | +44 020-3983-7894 | murray.nichol@marketnews.com
MNI London Bureau | +44 020-3983-7894 | murray.nichol@marketnews.com

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