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SAGB Yields Drift Lower at the Open Following Mostly Flat Close W/W

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  • SAGBs trade a fraction firmer this morning, with better risk sentiment coming out of the APAC session.
  • Friday’s session closed mostly flat on the day, leaving the curve little changed to marginally bull steeper w/w.
  • 10 & 30Y yields remain within their recent bear channel patterns established mid-March with the 10Y hovering just below 10.00 and the 30Y putting upside pressure on 10.60.
  • The Moody’s upgrade will be a welcome surprise for SAGBs, with the focus shifting to the next set of reviews from S&P & Fitch in May, but the public sector wage discussions remain a key hurdle for SA in the eyes of ratings agencies that could keep other agencies from following suit.

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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