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Morning PWLB Predictions

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PM RESET PREVIEW — Gilt yields are modestly lower across the curve; expect a small downward adjustment at the 12:30 PWLB reset.

Little changed so far; predictions reflect small/no move.

GILTS SNAPSHOT

  • 2y: 4.036% (-2bp) — Front-end slightly firmer.
  • 10y: 4.653% (-3bp) — Belly down in line with curve.
  • 30y: 5.334% (-4bp) — Long end softens a touch more.

PWLB 12:30 RESET — PREDICTIONS

  • 1y: predicted 4.87% (+1bp from current)
  • 5y: predicted 5.15% (unch from current)
  • 10y: predicted 5.65% (-1bp from current)
  • 20y: predicted 6.21% (unch from current)
  • 30y: predicted 6.29% (-1bp from current)
  • 50y: predicted 6.09% (unch from current)

WHAT'S DRIVING THIS

  • News and data do not show a clear driver for today's move.

CALENDAR

RELEASES SO FAR TODAY

No UK data released so far today.

STILL DUE TODAY

  • 12:30 — USD PPI (MoM) — Forecast: 0.30% — unlikely to affect the 12:30 PWLB reset.
  • 14:30 — USD Crude Oil Inventories — Forecast: -1.5M — not relevant for PWLB reset.
  • 18:00 — USD Fed Interest Rate Decision — Forecast: 3.75% — after the PWLB reset.
  • 18:00 — USD FOMC Economic Projections — after the PWLB reset.
  • 18:00 — USD FOMC Statement — after the PWLB reset.
  • 18:30 — USD FOMC Press Conference — after the PWLB reset.

NEXT 48 HOURS

  • Thu 07:00 — GBP Unemployment Rate — Forecast: 5.30%
  • Thu 12:00 — GBP BoE Interest Rate Decision — Forecast: 3.75%
  • Thu 13:15 — EUR ECB Interest Rate Decision — Forecast: 2.15%

Curve is drifting gently lower ahead of the Fed and BoE; no fireworks so far.

This commentary is provided for information only and is not financial advice. Please verify rates directly with PWLB or official sources before acting.

Gilt Edge Advisor — If only every day were this straightforward.

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