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OFZs Hold Bear Steepening Momentum, 10Y Eyes 7.50

RUSSIA
  • Local & USD rates kick off marginally on the back foot this morning, maintaining yesterday's bearish momentum.
  • OFZs continued to underperform, with the curve bear steepening +7-9bp in 7-15Y yields.
  • 10Y yields lifted +9bp, moving above the 7.40 mark with the next major resistance level at 7.50, followed by 7.80.
  • Similar to OFZs, USD bonds also sold-off, but with a bear flattening bias with 2Y yields rising +9.4bp on the day.
  • Russia's 5Y CDS continued to rise yesterday and is exerting pressure on the 90 handle early this morning.
  • OFZ 10Y


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