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Weekly CPI Snaps Series of Softer Prints, OFZs Set for W/W Bull Steepening

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  • Local & USD rates trade mixed around the open with OFZ yields +1-2bp higher in early trading, following a notably higher weekly CPI print at 0.32% vs 0.06% prior.
  • This brings the expected moderation in inflation in December into question and will likely keep the CBR on its toes in terms of maintaining a tightening bias in Feb, should monthly price dynamics fail to moderate in line with forecasts.
  • This may also stall bull steepening momentum seen this week as markets remain cautious on inflation.
  • W/w the OFZ curve stands -16-38bp lower in 3m-5Y yields, led lower by 2-3Y tenors (-31-38bp) in line with softer weekly CPI prints in December.
  • OFZ Curve W/w


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