GILTS: Rallying On Trump's Latest Tariff Comments, PMIs Eyed

Jan-24 08:10

Gilts follow peers higher after U.S. President Trump noted that he would rather not use further tariffs against China during Asia hours.

  • Futures +24 at 92.13.
  • Bearish technical setup remains in place in the contract, initial support and resistance located at 91.10/92.52
  • Yields ~2.5bp lower across the curve.
  • GBP STIRs roughly in line with levels provided in our pre-gilt open bullet.
  • Gilts 2bp tighter to Bunds, spread last ~206.5bp.
  • Flash PMIs headline the UK calendar ahead of the weekend. As we have already noted, the data may generate a larger than usual market reaction given downside risks to UK economic growth.

Historical bullets

MNI: CHINA PBOC CONDUCTS CNY192.3 BLN VIA 7-DAY REVERSE REPOS WEDS

Dec-25 01:22
  • CHINA PBOC CONDUCTS CNY192.3 BLN VIA 7-DAY REVERSE REPOS WEDS

MNI: CHINA SETS YUAN CENTRAL PARITY AT 7.1868 WEDS VS 7.1876

Dec-25 01:21
  • CHINA SETS YUAN CENTRAL PARITY AT 7.1868 WEDS VS 7.1876

MNI: JAPAN NOV SERVICES PPI +3.0% Y/Y; OCT UNREV +2.9%

Dec-24 23:51
  • MNI: JAPAN NOV SERVICES PPI +3.0% Y/Y; OCT UNREV +2.9%
  • JAPAN NOV SERVICES PPI +0.4% M/M: OCT UNREV +0.8%