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Goldman Sachs: What we expect from the SNB and how to trade it?

Goldman Sachs anticipates that the Swiss National Bank (SNB) will cut rates in this week’s meeting, likely opting for a smaller cut (25bp) rather than a more substantial 50bp reduction. The decision follows softer-than-expected inflation data and aims to preserve room for future adjustments if necessary. Key Points:…

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Why the market has quickly soured on the China-stimulus trade

China needed to show up with a double-barrelled bazooka this week and it only had one. Monetary policy delivered with a handful of impressive measures including rates cuts, shifts in reserves, financing for real estate buybacks and looser borrowing rules. That was a great start and it caused…

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US sells 5-year notes at 3.519% vs 3.519% WI

Rates have been creeping up at the long end since the Fed cut 50 bps and the market priced out some risk of recession. The belly of the curve though has been caught in between that and lower short-term rates and only ticket up slightly from the cycle…

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