T-Notes ticked away from Wednesday's........>

US TSYS: T-Notes ticked away from Wednesday's settlement levels in early

dealing, with little in the way of fundamental catalysts noted, outside of

higher yields garnering demand, with further support drawn from an on screen

buyer of 5.0K TUZ8 contracts. 

- BBG reports noting that China is said to be planning a broad import tax cut to

go into play as soon as next month provided some modest and brief pressure which

was quickly unwound in late Asia dealing.

- Looking ahead to next week's FOMC decision, a hike is baked in, with MNI's

PINCH model pointing to a ~90% chance of an additional hike in December.

- The White House has confirmed WSJ reports which suggested that U.S. President

Trump is to nominate former Fed economist Nellie Liang for a seat on the

Reserve's board.

- Eurodollar futures trade unch. to 2 ticks higher last.

- T-Notes last 118.22+. U.S. 10-Year cash Tsy yields last 3.061%.