Overnight, solid US growth was confirmed, though traders held back ahead of tonight’s PCE inflation data, which could give more clarity on the path of Fed rate cuts.
US GDP expanded at a 3.3% annualised pace in Q2, with bonds showing a mixed response and longer-term yields leading the move lower.
The US 10-year Treasury yield eased 3bps to 4.21%, while the 2-year ticked up 1bp to 3.63%.
In Australia, June quarter capex edged up 0.2%, reversing the prior quarter’s decline but still signalling subdued investment.
Looking ahead, the key focus will be tonight’s US PCE inflation print, which remains the Fed’s preferred measure of inflation.