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Selling Pressure Persists in OFZs In October as Runaway Inflation Takes its Toll

RUSSIA
  • Local & USD rates kick off slightly weaker this morning, following on from yesterday's broadly weaker session as runaway inflation continues to dampen demand for OFZs.
  • The entire curve shifted up +13-23bp, with selling pressure concentrated in 2-5Y yields as bear flattening pressure persists on expectations for tighter CBR policy.
  • W/w the OFZ curve stands +50-54bp bear flatter in the 1-3Y section of the curve, with losses since the start of October extending to +94-108bp in 1-5Y yields.
  • Russia's 5Y CDS has stalled out around the 80 handle, trading -2.62bp lower 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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