5/31/2021 10:18:36 AM GMT
Notes/Observations
- CPI reading from Spain and Germany saw the YoY above ECB target level.
- Various German States saw their May inflation data registered its biggest increase since fall 2018 mainly due to the base effect from higher energy prices.
- China PBoC takes action to curb recent CNY currency strength.
- US and UK markets closed for holidays.
Asia:
- China May Manufacturing PMI (Govt Official) registered its 14th month of expansion (51.0 v 51.1e).
- China PBOC sets the Yuan reference rate at 6.3682 for its strongest fixing since mid-May 2018).
- Former China PBOC official Sheng Songcheng said fast yuan appreciation probably will not last, suggests the Yuan is overbought ; says the rise in CNY suggests short-term speculation.
- 05:20 (EU) Daily ECB Liquidity Stats.
- 05:30 (DE) Germany to sell combined €6.0B in 3-month and 9-month Bubills.
- Sells €B vs. €3.0B indicated in 3-month BuBills; Avg Yield: % v -0.6372% prior; Bid-to-cover: x v 2.07x prior (Apr 6th 2021).
- Sells €B vs. €3.0B indicated in 9-month BuBills; Avg Yield: % v -0.6472% prior; Bid-to-cover: x v 1.55x prior (Apr 6th 2021).
- 05:30 (NL) Netherlands Debt Agency (DSTA) to sell €2.0-4.0B in 3-month and 6-month bills.
- 05:30 (ZA) South Africa announces details of upcoming I/L bond sale (held on Fridays).
Bonds
- 06:00 (IL) Israel to sell bonds.
- 06:00 (RO) Romania to sell Bonds; Avg Yield: % v % prior; bid-to-cover: x v x prior.