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[MARKET ANALYSIS] Fixed income trade in narrow ranges ahead of German HICP and Fed policy announcement

Fixed income markets are currently experiencing tight trading ranges ahead of key economic data and policy decisions, particularly the upcoming German HICP and the Federal Reserve's expected policy announcement.

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  • UST Futures rotate in a 110-24+ to 110-30 range. Downside came amid the WSJ report, in which it cited US officials stating that Trump has told aides to prepare for an extended Hormuz blockade. Looking ahead, the Fed is to deliver its March policy decision, in which it is widely expected to be kept unchanged at 3.50-3.75%. 
  • Bund Futures hold a tight 15-tick range, trading either side of the 125 handle. The brief downside following the WSJ report was quickly pared back, as 10yr yields hold below 3.1%. German HICP is expected at 13:00BST, in which the Y/Y figure is expected to rise to 3.1% (prev. 2.8%) while the M/M figure is expected at 0.8% (prev. 1.2%).
  • JGB Futures returned to the post-BoJ reaction low at the latter end of Tuesday’s trade and currently holds in a narrow 129.52-129.72 range. 
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The narrow movements in UST and Bund futures suggest a market cautiousness to new information, while the anticipated rise in German HICP could influence future ECB actions. Overall, these factors point to a pivotal moment for interest rates and could affect investor sentiment across various asset classes.

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