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[MARKET ANALYSIS] Fixed falters once more as energy climbs

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[MARKET ANALYSIS] Fixed falters once more as energy climbs

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  • A firmer start for fixed income given the overnight energy moderation after the broadly constructive US-Iran update has given way to mixed performance but with a clear negative skew as WTI and Brent pick up alongside increasing focus on product prices/spreads after US President Trump’s comments regarding a diesel ban; see the Commodity-focused update for more detail.
  • Initially, USTs got to a 106-08+ peak with gains of c. seven ticks. Since then, the benchmark has faded to near-enough unchanged over the European morning, hit by the mentioned energy upside as we digest Trump’s commentary and also unverified reports of explosions in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Within Europe, the action and drivers have been the same. Bunds got to an early 121.38 peak, firmer by near 20 ticks, before falling into the red by around half of that and losing the 121.00 handle. Adding to this is a generally strong set of EZ Flash PMIs, though German & French Manufacturing were weak. Further, the series also spoke to fresh inflationary pressures; points that have added to the bearish skew in recent trade.
  • Gilts opened with modest gains and then climbed to an 86.04 peak, firmer by just over 30 ticks, before fading as above and moving marginally into the red. No move to the Flash PMIs, where the Manufacturing was strong while both Composite and Services were soft. From the series, the signs of slower growth are notable and one to watch ahead, as it may temper the hawkish impulses that were evident at the last BoE meeting, making the November meeting even more of one to watch

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