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US TSYS SUMMARY
US TSYS SUMMARY: *** Tsys traded weaker all session, off session lows by the
close amid risk-on tone despite doubt over Senate vote averting US gov shutdown
(read 4 week stop-gap/can-kicking). Equities higher/off midweek all-time highs
(emini +12.0, 2808.25), gold firmer (XAU +7.27, 1334.39).
- Little fanfare after 10Y yld blew through 2.62% late Thu to 2.6444% high Fri.
Light data day, focus on whether US Senate will pass another stopgap spending
bill, avoiding Fri midnight shutdown. Fed enters blackout period Saturday
- Little react to Bbg/Mich sentiment miss 94.4; flow included technical selling
as 10Y yld crosses 2.635% again, modest curve unwinds by fast$ adding to
pressure in long end.
- Swap curve steepened as long end surged off deeper inversion on hopes of
easing bank regulations/softer leverage ratios. deal-tied paying ahead expected
supply next week, sources note some receiver unwinds out the curve with specs
putting on tactical wideners to get ahead of further dis-inversion. 
- Decent option trade, ongoing interest in hedging 2-4 hikes in 2018, 2019
- Late ylds: 2Y 2.056%, 3Y 2.188%, 5Y 2.434%, 7Y 2.566%, 10Y 2.637%, 30Y 2.911%

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