Total Derivatives: RMB curve steeper on equity strength

The short-end of the RMB swap curve has been steady as the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) continues to provide the money market with liquidity ahead of next week's Chinese New Year holiday. Five-year swaps have been better bid on improving risk sentiment though and the 1s/5s NDIRS slope has steepened accordingly, writes Deirdre Yeung of Total Derivatives.