PWLB briefing
Morning Rate Update
Significant upward shift across the PWLB curve this morning, with 5–11bp increases led by the long end.
⚠ RATE ALERT — AM reset: PWLB rates rose sharply by 5–11bp across all maturities, with the largest moves at 20y and 50y. No single data release explains the scale; broader market sentiment and risk premium appear to be in play.
PWLB rates surge 5–11bp: long end leads, no clear catalyst
PWLB Snapshot
| Tenor | Rate | Chg |
|---|---|---|
| 1y | 5.01% | +4bp |
| 3y | 5.18% | +6bp |
| 5y | 5.35% | +8bp |
| 10y | 5.85% | +10bp |
| 25y | 6.47% | +10bp |
| 50y | 6.29% | +11bp |
Parallel upward shift, with the largest increases at the long end (20y/50y).
What Moved
- → Long end leads — 20y and 50y rates up 11bp, outpacing shorter tenors.
- → Belly and front-end also firmer — 3y up 6bp, 5y up 8bp, 1y up 4bp.
- → Broad parallel shift — No inversion or flattening; move is uniform but largest at the long end.
Context
- → Nationwide House Prices (07:00): MoM 0.0% (Forecast: 0.0%, Prev: -0.60%), YoY 2.2% (Forecast: 2.4%, Prev: 1.7%). Slightly below forecast, but no market impact evident.
- → S&P Global Manufacturing PMI Final (09:30): 52.5 (Forecast: 53.1, Prev: 53.9). Slightly weaker than expected, but not a typical driver for such a sharp rates move.
- → News flow: No single headline or macro event explains the scale of the move; broader risk premium and market positioning likely factors.
Calendar Events
Today's Releases
- → Nationwide House Prices MoM: 0.0% (Forecast: 0.0%, Prev: -0.60%) — Flat, in line with expectations.
- → Nationwide House Prices YoY: 2.2% (Forecast: 2.4%, Prev: 1.7%) — Slightly below forecast, no clear impact on rates.
- → S&P Global Manufacturing PMI Final: 52.5 (Forecast: 53.1, Prev: 53.9) — Below expectations, not a typical driver for a sharp rates move.
Remaining Today
- → 10:00 EUR Inflation Rate YoY Flash: Forecast: 3.0%
- → 14:00 USD Fed Chair Warsh Speech
- → 15:00 USD ISM Manufacturing PMI: Forecast: 54
- → 14:00 GBP BoE Gov Bailey Speech
Next 48 Hours
- → Thu 2026-07-02 13:30: USD Non Farm Payrolls — Forecast: 110K
- → Thu 2026-07-02 13:30: USD Unemployment Rate — Forecast: 4.30%
⚑ Treasurer's Note — This morning's PWLB reset delivered a sharp parallel rise of 5–11bp, with the 10y now at 5.85% and the 50y at 6.29%. The most important fact is the scale and uniformity of the move, with the long end leading. No single data release or news item explains the shift, so this looks like a broad repricing of risk or a market positioning event. If you are considering borrowing, be aware that the next reset will reflect any further moves in gilts, and volatility remains elevated.
This commentary is provided for information only and is not financial advice. Please verify rates directly with PWLB or official sources before acting.
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