As EOFY approaches, investor activity yesterday leaned toward shorter durations, likely driven by liquidity needs, with a BBB+ green-friendly bank at 4.50% attracting strong flow.
The short end of the yield curve continues to be quite flat, with just 3–4bps separating 3–6 month BBSW.
Suncorp (Norfina, AA-) Sept-29 FRNs were available +80bps, offering value versus major bank paper of similar tenor.
Markets Await Key Data
It was a subdued start to the week, with US bond markets closed overnight for Memorial Day and little directional flow in major markets.
Sentiment improved after Donald Trump delayed his proposed 50% tariffs on EU goods, extending the deadline to July 9 following talks with European Commission President von der Leyen.
Futures point to a modest decline in AUD yields at the open, mirroring softer global sentiment.
No major domestic data is scheduled for today, though weekly consumer confidence will be watched ahead of tomorrow’s April CPI print — an important data print for the RBA’s July decision.