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Rate cuts delivered by the PBoC this week have calmed global equity markets somewhat. In China's rates market a short-end led rally steepened the curve as an initial reaction. Looking forward though, currency market perceptions will be key. Deutsche Bank is amongst those expecting China to take a more sensitive approach with the yuan, writes Maia Ririnui of Total Derivatives.
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The recent high volatility across equity markets has opened up opportunities for traders to deploy strategies that were unprofitable during long periods during the post-global financial crisis era.
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Individual initiatives by China in the commodity space, such as the July launches in Shanghai of a Gold Connect scheme and a new oil and natural gas exchange, may be gaining little traction right off the bat, but they are pieces in a broader strategy devised by the world's largest consumer of commodities. An upcoming oil futures contract, in particular, could see that plan make a leap forward.
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Short CNY swaps have been aggressively offered on the back of the PBoC's monetary easing move and the 1s/5s curve has steepened accordingly. Despite this equities have not rebounded and there has been receiving interest in 5-year swaps on the weak longer-term economic outlook, writes Deirdre Yeung of Total Derivatives.
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European regulatory authorities are finding pseudo-reasons to ease back on regulation. That’s easier than admitting they were wrong the first time.
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The Chinese equity sell-off is extending despite a massive injection of funds by the PBoC. Short swaps have been well bid on capital outflow concerns while the mid-sector is offered on the weak economic outlook. Looking forward sources expect the very flat curve to limit short-end paying in the near-term, writes Deirdre Yeung of Total Derivatives.