OUTLOOK: Price Signal Summary - Gilt Bear Remain In The Driver's Seat
Aug-26 11:30
In the FI space, Bund futures are unchanged and remain above their recent lows. A bear threat is present. The contract recently breached 128.84, the Jul 25 low. Note that 129.00 represents the base of a broad range. A clear range breakout would strengthen a bearish theme. This would open 128.40 initially, the Apr 9 low. Strength above the 50-day EMA of 129.80, is required to signal a reversal. Resistance at the 20-day EMA is at 129.51.
A bear cycle in Gilt futures remains in play. Note that on the continuation chart, moving average studies are in a bear-mode position, highlighting a clear downtrend - for now. First support to watch is 90.31, the Aug 22 low. It has been pierced, a clear break would resume the bear leg and open the 90.00 handle. Initial resistance is at 91.24, the Aug 18 high.
EGB SYNDICATION: Austria New 7-Year RAGB: Allocations Out
Aug-26 11:19
E3bln WNG (excl. E250mln issuer retention) of the new 7-year Sep-32 RAGB
Spread set earlier at MS+30 (guidance was MS+33 area)
Books closed in excess of EUR 19bn, including EUR 1.8bn JLM interest
Format: Reg S, Bearer, 144A eligible, CAC
Settlement: 02 September 2025 (T+5)
Maturity: 20 September 2032 (7Y)
Coupon: TBD, Fixed, Ann., ACT/ACT (Long 1st to 20 September 2026)
ISIN: AT0000A3NY15
Bookrunners: BofA / DB(DM/B&D) / Erste Group / HSBC / JPM / Raiffeisen Bank International
DB=DM/B&D. HR 103% vs DBR 1.7 08/15/32
Hedge deadline 13.40CET / 12.40UKT
From market source
ESM ISSUANCE: USD2bln WNG New 5-Year: Mandate
Aug-26 11:14
USD2bln WNG of the new 5-year Sep-30 ESM-Bond
IPT: MS + 42 bps area (equiv. to CT5 + ~7.3bp)
Issuer: European Stability Mechanism (TICKER: ESM)