US Treasuries. US Treasuries strengthened with yields edging lower from recent peaks, driven by geopolitical risk. Catalonia declared independence from Spain while the Spanish government reacted by dissolving Catalonia's parliament and called for regional election on 21 Dec. Meanwhile, players turned cautious awaiting BoE and FOMC meetings, along with news on nomination of Fed chief.
Malaysia. Bonds were under pressure, tracking UST losses. Highlight was on Budget 2018 tabled on Friday, which indicate the 3.0% fiscal deficit to GDP for 2017 remains on track. Our calculations show that the RM39.9 billion deficit in 2017 leads to a gross domestic borrowing requirements of RM107.5 billion, and leaves a pretty light RM14.0 billion more to be issued this year in the remaining five auctions. In addition, based on targeted lower 2.8% deficit in 2018 and growth of 5.0-5.5%, we expect total MGS+GII offerings next year to be almost equal to 2017's at RM106.5-107.0 billion.
Thailand. Thai govvies yields, swap rates, and the SET index headed higher after Thai market returned to trade from the holiday but amid global risk backdrop. Bond and IRS curve bear-steepened after the US House passed the budget resolution. Fewer foreign names took profit in Thai bonds starting from 8y LB25DA - lifting the curve within 8-22y segment higher by 2-5bps. In late trading session last Friday, bidding interest among local players was very noticeable and we expect pent-up demand cap yield upside. Moreover, there will be no new LB issuance this week.
Indonesia. IndoGB opened weaker Friday in line with strengthening USD currency against IDR, with wide bid-offer spreads. Before long, there was support for benchmark series 5y, 10y and 15y tenors, and also 20yr FR72.
Asian USD credits. China IG stood on firmer footing on the back demand for the China sovereign paper in secondary trading after being priced a day earlier. However, we noted some profit-taking pressure, possibly due to caution ahead of BoE and FOMC meetings this week. In our opinion, USD credits may see pressure in the near term period after recent tight pricing.
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