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BOND UPDATE : TO MAINTIAN THE YIELD CALL “LOWER” US 30YR YIELDS NEEDS TO FAIL THEIR 200 DAY MOVING AVERAGE 2.0538 AS BEFORE.

ASSISTANCE SHOULD COME FROM THE DBR 46 BOND AS THIS IS HOLDING MULTIYEAR SUPPORT 157.56 WITH A DISLOCATED RSI.

CURVES APPEAR TO BE TREADING WATER.

UK 10YR YIELDS HAVE BACKED UP TO MULTIYEAR RETRACEMENT 1.1047 WITH A “REASONABLE” RSI DISLOCATION.

A TOUGH START FOR THE YIELD LOWER CALL “BUT” WE HAVE BEEN HERE BEFORE AND THE US 30YR REMAINS THE BELLWEATHER CHART.

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Hi Team, Greg, Dan, Nico

Here's some prelim thoughts for Q1 – we'd love to catch up and true up any themes and assumptions for the year

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UK BREAKEVENS : UK 30YR BREAKEVENS NOW HAVE A “VERY EXTENDED” RANGE ON THE MONTH WHILST THE DAILY RSI HAS BASED SO COULD BE A PERIOD OF CONSOLIDATION.

FURTHER DOWN THE CURVE WE MAY FINALLY BE SEEING THE 5 AND 10YR FORM THEIR LONGTERM RSI LED “TOPS”.

THE 5 AND 10YR HAVE EXTENDED RSI’S SIMILAR TO 2008 BUT AS YET HAVE NO REVERSAL. THIS IS A PURE TECHNICAL OPINION.

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UK BREAKEVENS : AS UK CPI MATCHES A PRICE AND RSI DISLOCATION OF 2008 SO BEWARE!

AS PER YESTERDAYS US BREAKEVEN PIECE WE ARE STARING AT SOME VERY LONG TERM TOPS!

THE 5 AND 10YR HAVE EXTENDED RSI'S SIMILAR TO 2008 BUT AS YET HAVE NO REVERSAL. THIS IS A PURE TECHNICAL OPINION.

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US BREAKEVENS : BREAKEVENS ARE FINALLY MAKING A “MASSIVE” STATEMENT AND VERY LONG-TERM TOP!

WE ARE PRETTY MUCH CONFIRMED A “TOP” GIVEN BELOW ALL MAJOR MOVING AVERAGES.

IF THINGS PERSIST THEN THIS WILL BE THE START OF A “VERY BIG LONG-TERM TOP”. ANOTHER KEY FACTOR IS THE 30YR IS APPROACHING ITS 200 DAY MOVING AVERAGE 2.2872 AGAIN!

ALL MONTHLY RSI’S ARE THE SAME “HISTORICALLY” DISLOCATED. SUB THE 2018 HIGH 2.2041 WILL BE A MASSIVE HELP.

ALL EYES ON BOND YIELDS, THEIR POOR MONTHLY CLOSES - PRECIPICE LEVELS THEY ARE SITTING ON.

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**SPECIAL CPI PRESENTATION** : WE CONTINUE TO SEE 2008 RSI DISLOCATION, THUS THE QUESTION IS HOW MUCH LONGER BEFORE BREAKEVENS “FORM” THOSE LONG-TERM TOPS!

THIS 2008 THEME CONTINUES TO RE-OCCUR AND THE ASSOCIATED BREAKEVENS ARE TECHNICALLY FORMING “LIFETIME” HIGHS.

I HAVE ALSO INCLUDED THEIR 30YR BREAKEVENS FOR MOST COUNTRIES.

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BOND UPDATE : BOND MARKETS REMAIN A “TEASE” BUT YIELDS STILL POINT LOWER AS MOST ARE SUB KEY MOVING AVERAGES.

WE HAVE NEW YIELD LOWS ON MOST MONTHLY CHARTS “ALREADY” THUS THE CLOCK IS TICKING FOR ANY YIELD POP, CTA’S SHOULD GUIDE THE MARKET BACK TO THE LOWS AT MONTH-YEAR END.

CURVES APPEAR TO BE TREADING WATER BUT ODDLY WITH A STEEPENING BIAS TECHNICALY, BUT THIS TO BE CONFIRMED.

UK 10YR YIELDS CONTINUE TO GRIND LOWER AND IDEALLY WE REMAIN SUB THE 0.7943 200 DAY MOVING AVERAGE AND BREACH THE MULTI YEAR 38.2% RET 0.0707.

A VERY TRICKY MONTH BUT THE NEW YIELD LOWS SHOULD BE THE WINNING COMPONENT.

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Some thoughts coming into year end

James & Will

James Rice

UK: 14-16 Dowgate Hill, London ec4r 2su

US: 60 Rumson rd, rumson, nj 07760

Office: +44 (0) 203 -143 - 4178

Mobile: +44 (0) 7540-117705

Email:  james.rice@astorridge.com

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This marketing was prepared by James Rice, a consultant with Astor Ridge.  It is not appropriate to characterize this e-mail as independent investment research as referred to in MiFID and that it should be treated as a marketing communication even if it contains a trade recommendation. A history of marketing materials and research reports can be provided upon request in compliance with the European Commission's Market Abuse Regulation.  Astor Ridge takes no proprietary trading risk, has no market making facilities, and has no position in any security we discuss in this e-mail.  The views in this e-mail are those of the author(s) and are subject to change, and Astor Ridge has no obligation to update its opinions or the information in this publication. If this e-mail contains opinions or recommendations, those opinions or recommendations reflect solely and exclusively those of the author, and such opinions were prepared independently of any other interests, including those of Astor Ridge and/or its affiliates. This publication does not constitute personal investment advice or take into account the individual financial circumstances or objectives of the those who receive it. The securities discussed herein may not be suitable for all investors. Astor Ridge recommends that investors independently evaluate each issuer, security or instrument discussed herein, and consult any independent advisors they believe necessary. The value of, and income from, any investment may fluctuate from day to day as a result of changes in relevant economic markets (including changes in market liquidity). The information herein is not intended to predict actual results, which may differ substantially from those reflected. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. 

You should not use or disclose to any other person the contents of this e-mail or its attachments (if any), nor take copies. This e-mail is not a representation or warranty and is not intended nor should it be taken to create any legal relations, contractual or otherwise. This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are confidential, may be legally privileged, and are for the sole use of the intended recipient. Copyright in this e-mail and any accompanying document created by Astor Ridge LLP is owned by Astor Ridge LLP. 

Astor Ridge LLP is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA):  Registration Number 579287

Astor Ridge LLP is Registered in England and Wales with Companies House:  Registration Number OC372185

Astor Ridge NA LLP is a member of FINRA/SIPC:  CRD Number 282626

Astor Ridge NA LLP is a member of the National Futures Association (NFA):  Firm ID Number 0499303

Astor Ridge NA LLP is Registered in England and Wales with Companies House:  Registration Number OC401796

James Rice

UK: 14-16 Dowgate Hill, London ec4r 2su

US: 60 Rumson rd, rumson, nj 07760

Office: +44 (0) 203 -143 - 4178

Mobile: +44 (0) 7540-117705

Email:  james.rice@astorridge.com

Website:  www.astorridge.com

This marketing was prepared by James Rice, a consultant with Astor Ridge.  It is not appropriate to characterize this e-mail as independent investment research as referred to in MiFID and that it should be treated as a marketing communication even if it contains a trade recommendation. A history of marketing materials and research reports can be provided upon request in compliance with the European Commission's Market Abuse Regulation.  Astor Ridge takes no proprietary trading risk, has no market making facilities, and has no position in any security we discuss in this e-mail.  The views in this e-mail are those of the author(s) and are subject to change, and Astor Ridge has no obligation to update its opinions or the information in this publication. If this e-mail contains opinions or recommendations, those opinions or recommendations reflect solely and exclusively those of the author, and such opinions were prepared independently of any other interests, including those of Astor Ridge and/or its affiliates. This publication does not constitute personal investment advice or take into account the individual financial circumstances or objectives of the those who receive it. The securities discussed herein may not be suitable for all investors. Astor Ridge recommends that investors independently evaluate each issuer, security or instrument discussed herein, and consult any independent advisors they believe necessary. The value of, and income from, any investment may fluctuate from day to day as a result of changes in relevant economic markets (including changes in market liquidity). The information herein is not intended to predict actual results, which may differ substantially from those reflected. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. 

You should not use or disclose to any other person the contents of this e-mail or its attachments (if any), nor take copies. This e-mail is not a representation or warranty and is not intended nor should it be taken to create any legal relations, contractual or otherwise. This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are confidential, may be legally privileged, and are for the sole use of the intended recipient. Copyright in this e-mail and any accompanying document created by Astor Ridge LLP is owned by Astor Ridge LLP. 

Astor Ridge LLP is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA):  Registration Number 579287

Astor Ridge LLP is Registered in England and Wales with Companies House:  Registration Number OC372185

Astor Ridge NA LLP is a member of FINRA/SIPC:  CRD Number 282626

Astor Ridge NA LLP is a member of the National Futures Association (NFA):  Firm ID Number 0499303

Astor Ridge NA LLP is Registered in England and Wales with Companies House:  Registration Number OC401796

James Rice

UK: 14-16 Dowgate Hill, London ec4r 2su

US: 60 Rumson rd, rumson, nj 07760

Office: +44 (0) 203 -143 - 4178

Mobile: +44 (0) 7540-117705

Email:  james.rice@astorridge.com

Website:  www.astorridge.com

This marketing was prepared by James Rice, a consultant with Astor Ridge.  It is not appropriate to characterize this e-mail as independent investment research as referred to in MiFID and that it should be treated as a marketing communication even if it contains a trade recommendation. A history of marketing materials and research reports can be provided upon request in compliance with the European Commission's Market Abuse Regulation.  Astor Ridge takes no proprietary trading risk, has no market making facilities, and has no position in any security we discuss in this e-mail.  The views in this e-mail are those of the author(s) and are subject to change, and Astor Ridge has no obligation to update its opinions or the information in this publication. If this e-mail contains opinions or recommendations, those opinions or recommendations reflect solely and exclusively those of the author, and such opinions were prepared independently of any other interests, including those of Astor Ridge and/or its affiliates. This publication does not constitute personal investment advice or take into account the individual financial circumstances or objectives of the those who receive it. The securities discussed herein may not be suitable for all investors. Astor Ridge recommends that investors independently evaluate each issuer, security or instrument discussed herein, and consult any independent advisors they believe necessary. The value of, and income from, any investment may fluctuate from day to day as a result of changes in relevant economic markets (including changes in market liquidity). The information herein is not intended to predict actual results, which may differ substantially from those reflected. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. 

You should not use or disclose to any other person the contents of this e-mail or its attachments (if any), nor take copies. This e-mail is not a representation or warranty and is not intended nor should it be taken to create any legal relations, contractual or otherwise. This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are confidential, may be legally privileged, and are for the sole use of the intended recipient. Copyright in this e-mail and any accompanying document created by Astor Ridge LLP is owned by Astor Ridge LLP. 

Astor Ridge LLP is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA):  Registration Number 579287

Astor Ridge LLP is Registered in England and Wales with Companies House:  Registration Number OC372185

Astor Ridge NA LLP is a member of FINRA/SIPC:  CRD Number 282626

Astor Ridge NA LLP is a member of the National Futures Association (NFA):  Firm ID Number 0499303

Astor Ridge NA LLP is Registered in England and Wales with Companies House:  Registration Number OC401796