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STIR: Key Resistance In SONIA Futures Also Intact

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A similar picture in SONIA futures when compared to the technical setup in Euribor, with some key resistance levels intact.

  • Early August highs haven’t been breached in SFIH5, while January/February highs are intact further out the strip.
  • Spill over from the market-implied path of Fed interest rates has been a driving factor through September.
  • Also note that local labour market data didn’t hinder the odds of further BoE cuts, while UK GDP data came in on the soft side, further aiding the dovish move.
  • As a result, just under 50bp of BoE cuts priced through year-end, despite the BoE’s lack of commitment to follow up rate cuts at this stage.

Fig.1: SONIA Mar & Dec '25 Futures (SFIH5 & SFIZ5)

source: MNI - Market News/Bloomberg

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