ECB sidelined as CB traders expect more spread widening

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ECB sidelined as CB traders expect more spread widening

The ECB’s covered bond purchase programme, which started two weeks ago, has failed to have any effect. Its modest buying of core issuance at the short end has been outweighed by considerably better selling, as sovereign volatility has undermined confidence.

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