EQUITIES: Some upside extension

May-20 07:55
  • Estoxx (VGM2) extends small gains, volumes across the board (Govies and Rates), are very subdued.
  • Small resistance moves down to 3688.00.
  • In cash Stoxx600, the Index is up 1.22%, with Auto parts, Basic resources and Media the leading Stocks.

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GERMAN AUCTION PREVIEW: 2.50% Aug-46 Bund

Apr-20 07:26

On offer today: E1bln of the 2.50% Aug-46 Bund (ISIN: DE0001102341)

  • The off-the-run 2.50% Aug-46 Bund was initially launched in 2014. The most recent re-opening was in June 2019.
  • Market colour: Long-term Bund yields have risen substantially from the 0.0169% dip seen on March 4 as political tensions shook markets at the commencement of the Ukraine war. Yields have since rebounded by approx. 96bp to continue in an upwards trajectory.
  • Timing: Results will be available shortly after the auction closes at 1030 BST / 1130 CEST.

Auction history:

Issued Allotted Avg yield Bid/cover Bid/offer Price


Current 0.969%

19-Jun-19 E1bln E834mln 0.260% 1.36x 1.63x 158.80

CROSS ASSET: Bond are extending small gains

Apr-20 07:16
  • Govies extend gains on the BoJ announcement.
  • Europe drags Treasuries higher. {ge} Resistance in Bund, moves down to 154.31, and a clear break above the latter, would open to last Friday's gap at 154.71
  • No spillovers into FX, with most pairs trading within the early European start.

BUNDS: An uptick in Govies on the BoJ​​​​​​​

Apr-20 07:08
  • A small uptick in Bund and Govies, as the BoJ announce that they will conduct Fixed Rate Bond buying on the 21, 22, 25 and 26th April.
  • They also added that they may increase the amount on the 26th April.