[MARKET ANALYSIS] T-note futures are rangebound ahead of the FOMC
Bond markets are rangebound to weaker as $100 oil fuels inflation fears. Investors eye a potential surprise Fed hike, while Japan's earthquake supports a BoJ hold amid rising sovereign supply.
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USTs: -3 ticksTrades rangebound despite the upside in oil prices, with T-note futures contained ahead of the FOMC, with money markets pricing ia about a 36% chance of a surprise rate hike.Bunds: -11 ticksMarginally declined and reverted to near the 125.00 focal point amid higher oil prices and looming supply.JGBs: +21 ticksGained as risk sentiment soured in Japan and following the recent deadly earthquake in Japan, which adds to the case for the BoJ to keep rates unchanged later this week.
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