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US CPI Tsy Setup (1/2)

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Re-posting our overnight colleague's Tsy setup ahead of CPI.


  • A downside surprise would likely provide a more notable market reaction than an upside surprise given the well-documented fear re: inflationary pressure. For deeper insight surrounding the release please see our full preview (https://roar-assets-auto.rbl.ms/documents/13777/USCPIPrevFeb2022.pdf).
  • U.S. Tsy market positioning also points to the potential for a greater market reaction if the CPI data disappoints.
  • The latest J.P.Morgan Tsy client survey revealed a slight moderation in overall net shorts (from the recent multi-year extremes) in the week ending 7 Feb, even as global core FI markets sold off on the back of hawkish turns from the BoE & ECB, in addition to a firmer than expected NFP report. The short covering theme seemingly carried through Wednesday’s 10-Year Tsy supply, which was very well received. Still, net shorts remain stretched in a historical sense.
  • A quick reminder that there has been a swift repricing of Fed hike expectations in recent months after the Fed’s late ’21 pivot and persistent upside inflationary pressure.

Tightening Priced In FOMC Dec ‘22 Dated OIS (%)Source: Bloomberg

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