US TSYS: Holding Weaker, Narrow Range Ahead Tsy 3Y Sale
Jul-08 16:55
Treasuries remain weaker, off lows and trading sideways heading into the $58B 3Y note auction at the top of the hour, no reaction to myriad tariff related headlines from Pre Trump.
Currently, Sep'25 10Y trades -5.5 at 110-24 (110-21.5L / 111-01.5H), above initial technical support at 110-17 61.8% of the May 22 - Jul 1 bull leg
Curves bear steepen: 2s10s +2.288 at 50.563; 5s30s +0.781 at 96.342.
USD off highs, Bbg index BBDXY +2.33 at 1198.84 vs. 1199.72 high. Stocks holding mixed, Nasdaq outperforming (+32.0) vs. weaker DJIA (-111.0).
OPTIONS: Pickup In Bund Option Activity, As Mixed Rates Trades Continue
Jul-08 16:52
Tuesday's Europe rates/bond options flow included:
OEQ5 117.25/117.50cs sold at 12 in 8k
RXQ5 128.50/127.50 put spread 3K given at 15.
RXQ5 130.5/131.5cs vs 128p, bought the cs for 3 in 2k.
ERZ5 98.3125/98.4375/98.5625c fly vs 97.9375p, bought the fly for flat in 3.5k.
ERZ5 98.00/97.9375ps, bought for 1.5 in 3k.
ERM6 98.375/98.25/97.9375p ladder, bought for flat up to half in 9k
SFIZ5 96.15p x2 vs 96.50c x1, sold the Call at -2.75 in 4k
SFIH6 96.80/97.00 call spread paper paid 3.75 on 5K
FED: US TSY 3Y AUCTION: NON-COMP BIDS $150 MLN FROM $58.000 BLN TOTAL
Jul-08 16:45
US TSY 3Y AUCTION: NON-COMP BIDS $150 MLN FROM $58.000 BLN TOTAL