Rates Weekly: Rates market calm despite weakening risk appetite
EUR rates:Recap of the week: This week, risk appetite declined, leaving risky markets fragile despite easing US-China trade tensions and strong Q3 corporate earnings. The ongoing US government shutdown is impacting macroeconomic clarity, while mixed labor market signals complicate expectations for the Fed's policy. Consequently, yields rose slightly across both € and $ curves, with the 10-year Bund lagging behind the 10-year US Treasury, influenced by pressure on real rates. Volatility remains low, indicating cautious market sentiment as the year winds down.Tactical view: We maintain a n...