STIR: Fed Rate Path Eases With Broader Risk-Off

Mar-06 11:49
  • Fed Funds implied rates have pulled lower overnight on broader risk-off moves emanating from Europe.
  • They remain firmly off dovish extremes after yesterday’s push higher that was kickstarted by a robust ISM services report.
  • Cumulative cuts from 4.33% effective: 1.5bp Mar, 11bp May, 27bp Jun, 37bp Jul and 72bp Dec.
  • Today sees potential spillover from the ECB decision (and more likely press conference) plus notable data releases including jobless claims, ULCs/productivity and the final trade balance. The latter gets a mention as it will be watched for details after a huge jump in imports in the advance.
  • Today’s Fedspeak sees focus on Waller although it should be overshadowed by a heavy slate tomorrow after nonfarm payrolls including Powell on the economic outlook at 1230ET (text + Q&A) in the last updates before the media blackout.
    • 0845ET - Harker (non-voter) on economic education (text + Q&A) – speech itself won’t touch on economic outlook or mon pol, and he retires in June.
    • 1530ET – Waller (permanent voter) on the economic outlook with the WSJ (just Q&A).
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MNI EXCLUSIVE: MNI speaks to ECB sources

Feb-04 11:46

MNI speaks to ECB sources.-On MNI Policy MainWire now, for more details please contact sales@marketnews.com

PIPELINE: Corporate Bond Issuance Roundup: $3B EIB 10Y Launched

Feb-04 11:44
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  • 02/04 $3B #EIB WNG 10Y +60a
  • 02/04 $Benchmark BNG Bank 3Y SOFR+37
  • 02/04 $Benchmark L-Bank 5Y SOFR+47a (2Y SOFR dropped)
  • $2.55B Priced Monday
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  • 02/03 $500M *Air Transport 7NC3 7.25%

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