NZGBs closed in the middle of the day’s ranges, with benchmark yields 1bp higher, on a local data light day.
- “New Zealand banking leaders told a parliament committee that the Reserve Bank's capital requirements may be too onerous and have pushed up interest rates. The leaders suggested that the current capital settings, which are based on a one in 200 year expected event, may be too severe and that a more balanced approach is needed.” (per BBG)
- Swap rates closed flat to 1bp lower, with the 2s10s curve modestly steeper.
- RBNZ dated OIS pricing is flat to 3bps softer across meetings. 25bps of easing is priced for April, with a cumulative 72bps by November 2025.
- Tomorrow, the local calendar will see Mfg Activity Volume, ahead of Card Spending on Wednesday.
- On Thursday, the NZ Treasury plans to sell NZ$250mn of the 4.50% May-30 bond, NZ$200mn of the 4.25% May-34 bond and NZ$50mn of the 5.00% May-54 bond.