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Treasury Futures Edge Higher Post RBA

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  • Treasury futures have ticked higher post the RBA keeping rates on hold, although we still remain inside Mondays ranges. The 10Y is trading up + 02+ from NY closing levels at 108-31, and just below Mondays highs of 109-01+.
  • Earlier we saw a Block flattener trade sell the 5Y buy the 30Y, while there were also a couple of TU-FV-UXY Flys going across the screen.
  • The cash treasury curve is little changed today, yields are 1-2bps lower, We currently trade near sessions best levels after initially opening 0.5bps higher across the curve. The 2Y yield is now -1.7bps at 4.814%, while the 10Y yield is -1.8bps at 4.481%.
  • Across local rate markets: ACGBs curve is slightly steeper yields are 6-7bps lower, NZGB curve has pivoted at the 7yr, yields are 2-6bps lower while JGBs continue to see better buying in the belly of the curve with yields 1bp higher to 2.5bps lower.
  • Looking Ahead: Little on the data calendar for the week, focus will turn to Fed speakers with MN Fed Kashkari at 1130ET.

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