Free Trial

US TSYS: Lower But Within Range, Awaiting Election Results

US TSYS
  • Treasuries are modestly lower today with no specific headlines at play, tracking moves elsewhere as EGBs underperform on German political and fiscal risks plus firmer-than-expected China data.
  • It comes ahead of ISM Services and 10Y supply before attention turns to US presidential election results expected to start rolling in this evening. See MNI’s Election Viewing Guide with an estimated timetable for results here.
  • Cash yields are 1.4-2.6bp higher overnight, with increases led by 7s and 10s.
  • 2s10s at 14.1bps (+1.6bp) keeps to recent ranges.
  • TYZ4 trades at 110-10+ (-01) having remained within yesterday’s range throughout on reasonable cumulative volumes of 310k. The bear cycle remains intact with support at 109-27+ (Nov 1 low) whilst resistance is seen at 110-30 (Nov 1 high).
  • Data: Trade balance Sep (0830ET), S&P Global services/composite Oct final (0945ET), ISM services Oct (1000ET)
  • Note/bond issuance: US Tsy $42B 10Y Note auction - 91282CLW9 (1300ET)
  • Bill issuance: US Tsy $80B 42D CMB auction (1130ET)
155 words

To read the full story

Close

Why MNI

MNI is the leading provider

of intelligence and analysis on the Global Fixed Income, Foreign Exchange and Energy markets. We use an innovative combination of real-time analysis, deep fundamental research and journalism to provide unique and actionable insights for traders and investors. Our "All signal, no noise" approach drives an intelligence service that is succinct and timely, which is highly regarded by our time constrained client base.

Our Head Office is in London with offices in Chicago, Washington and Beijing, as well as an on the ground presence in other major financial centres across the world.
  • Treasuries are modestly lower today with no specific headlines at play, tracking moves elsewhere as EGBs underperform on German political and fiscal risks plus firmer-than-expected China data.
  • It comes ahead of ISM Services and 10Y supply before attention turns to US presidential election results expected to start rolling in this evening. See MNI’s Election Viewing Guide with an estimated timetable for results here.
  • Cash yields are 1.4-2.6bp higher overnight, with increases led by 7s and 10s.
  • 2s10s at 14.1bps (+1.6bp) keeps to recent ranges.
  • TYZ4 trades at 110-10+ (-01) having remained within yesterday’s range throughout on reasonable cumulative volumes of 310k. The bear cycle remains intact with support at 109-27+ (Nov 1 low) whilst resistance is seen at 110-30 (Nov 1 high).
  • Data: Trade balance Sep (0830ET), S&P Global services/composite Oct final (0945ET), ISM services Oct (1000ET)
  • Note/bond issuance: US Tsy $42B 10Y Note auction - 91282CLW9 (1300ET)
  • Bill issuance: US Tsy $80B 42D CMB auction (1130ET)