BONDS: Rally Continues

Jan-30 11:36

Extension of the European GDP-driven bid apparent, with little fresh information crossing in the time since.

  • Bund futures still short of first resistance at 131.97, topping out at 131.93 so far.
  • Yields 6-7bp lower across the German curve, 10s outperform.
  • EGB spreads little changed to 1bp wider to Bunds.
  • Gilts test first resistance at 92.68, which protects a Fibonacci retracement at 92.75.
  • Yields 6-7bp lower across the UK curve, 10s also outperform here.

Historical bullets

EUR: FX Exchange traded Option

Dec-31 11:27

FX Exchange traded Option, looks like a new short term play, expiry Friday.

Thursday's Mfg PMIs are final reading, and US ISM Mfg on Friday is the only Data of real note.

  • EURUSD (3rd Jan) 1.0575c, bought for 0.00030 in 1k.

EURIBOR OPTIONS: Put ladder buyer

Dec-31 11:16

ERZ5 98.00/97.75/97.50p ladder, bought for flat in 1k.

US: SOFR FIX - 31/12/24

Dec-31 11:01

SOFR FIX - Source BBG/CME

  • 1M 4.33249 -0.00455
  • 3M 4.30510 -0.00534
  • 6M 4.25001 -0.01229
  • 12M 4.17500 -0.03184