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SAGB Curve Steepens as CPI Data, SARB Loom

SOUTH AFRICA
  • Local rates trade a fraction firmer this morning ahead of key CPI data this morning.
  • Choppy price action resumed in SAGBs yesterday with the curve closing steeper at both ends: 2Y -5.3bp, 10-30Y +8.9-12.4bp with the 30Y most offered.
  • CPI data will be key to gauge this morning in terms of the policy direction for the SARB, with market expectations having come off slightly in the last few days from a clear +25bp hike to +17.7bp in the 1x4 FRA-Jibar Spread.
  • This has also been reflected in front end yields which have been falling since 03 Nov.

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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