22 September 2009

ED Spread : Lagging Cable ?

  • 1 possible interpretation of current up leg from +72.5 to +84 = the equivalent of cable from 1.6110 to 1.6742 (since then, back down to 1.6254 now)
  • Of course, cannot rule out the worst case scenario of uptrend continuation beyond +90 but think upside will be quite limited even so. Low risk of market pricing in >100 bp of rate hikes between Jun10 and Dec10
  • Current Up move = fear of FOMC surprise on hawkish side? If so, short cable will perform. If not, spread will narrow back in.

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