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SAGBs Hold Onto Gains, Despite Hawkish US CPI

SOUTH AFRICA
  • SAGBs open 1.1-2.9bp weaker this morning on the back of yesterday’s upside surprise in US CPI that sent UST yields sharply higher.
  • Yields remained resilient to close -6.4-9.3bp lower in 10-30Y tenors on the day, but 30Y yields failed to close below key multi-year support at 10.30.
  • Ramaphosa’s decision to extend the SRD grant over introducing a BIG is a good fiscal omen ahead of the Feb 23 budget, with the president reiterating the importance of affordability in social spending.
  • W/w the SAGB curve stands -9bp bull flatter in 10-30Y yields – reflecting the improved fiscal outlook going into the budget.

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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