LNG: EC Approves Permanent Operations of Germany’s LNG Terminals

Dec-20 13:47

The European Commission approved the permanent operations of Germany’s four LNG terminals – Brunsbuttel, Stade and two units in Wilhelmshaven - it said, cited by Bloomberg. 

  • “The measure aims to address energy market disruptions caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the halt of pipeline gas supplies from Russia to Germany”, the EC said.
  • The approval includes the government’s plan to support state operator Deutsche Energy Terminal with €4.06bn in state aid between 2023 and 2033.

Historical bullets

BONDS: Little Respite For Bulls

Nov-20 13:31

Recoveries remain limited, with the latest round of buying in core global FI markets quickly countered as TY registers fresh session lows.

  • Little major news flow since this morning’s UK CPI data, with the future of the Russia-Ukraine war and speculation surrounding Trump’s Treasury pick continuing to garner most of the attention.
  • Bunds have caught up to the weakness in gilts, with 10-Year yields in both +4bp on the day, while 10-Year Tsy yields are 3.5bp higher.

EUR: Longer dated Exchange traded Option

Nov-20 13:28

EURUSD (05/12/25) 1.0800c, bought for 0.03030 in 6k.

US TSY FUTURES: BLOCK: Dec'24 2Y Buy

Nov-20 13:18
  • +5,000 TUZ4 102-20.38, post time offer at 0812:47ET, DV01 $180,000. The 2Y contract trades 102-20.62 last (-1.62)