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FRANCE T-BILL AUCTION RESULTS: 13/24/28/50-week BTFs
| Type | 13-week BTF | 24-week BTF | 28-week BTF | 50-week BTF |
| Maturity | Feb 18, 2026 | May 6, 2026 | Jun 3, 2026 | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Amount | E3.199bln | E400mln | E1.899bln | E2bln |
| Target | E2.8-3.2bln | E0.0-0.4bln | E1.5-1.9bln | E1.6-2.0bln |
| Previous | E3.2bln | E1.899bln | E1.8bln | E1.797bln |
| Avg yield | 2.027% | 2.041% | 2.066% | 2.084% |
| Previous | 2.030% | 2.041% | 2.044% | 2.065% |
| Bid-to-cover | 3.21x | 5.11x | 2.85x | 2.97x |
| Previous | 2.46x | 2.37x | 4.06x | 3.32x |
| Previous date | Nov 10, 2025 | Oct 27, 2025 | Nov 10, 2025 | Nov 10, 2025 |
CANADA DATA: Core CPI Latest Trends: Flat/Softer
Canadian inflation gauges looked flat/softer almost across the board in terms of sequential pressures in October, including core and measures. Some of the 3M run rates for core metrics (xFE, ex-volatile / taxes) after a softer July was replaced in the calculation by stronger September/October figures, but the 6 month rates were uniformly softer.
Core CPI (median & trim av):
% M/M: 0.18 in Oct'25 after 0.23 in Sep'25
% 3mth ar: 2.6 in Oct'25 after 2.7 in Sep'25
% 6mth ar: 2.56 in Oct'25 after 2.95 in Sep'25
% Y/Y: 2.95 in Oct'25 after 3.1 in Sep'25
CPI xFE (ex food & energy):
% M/M: 0.26 in Oct'25 after 0.26 in Sep'25
% 3mth ar: 2.61 in Oct'25 after 1.82 in Sep'25
% 6mth ar: 2.35 in Oct'25 after 2.49 in Sep'25
CPIX (ex 8 most volatile & indirect taxes):
% M/M: 0.31 in Oct'25 after 0.31 in Sep'25
% 3mth ar: 3.31 in Oct'25 after 2.29 in Sep'25
% 6mth ar: 2.8 in Oct'25 after 3.08 in Sep'25
Source: Bloomberg Finance L.P., MNI
EQUITY OPTIONS: Santander Put Option trade
BSD (18/12/26) 8.5p, traded at 0.863 in 10k (suggest seller and new position).
