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May 27, 2026
Rates Spark: Up and Down with Oil
Daily UpdateCommoditiesRates Govt BondsVolatilityEnergy
Euro rates are moving in lockstep with oil prices, with 10Y swap rates holding near 3.0% as Brent hovers around $100. Despite large daily swings, falling implied volatility suggests markets are comfortable with current levels.
Key Takeaways
- 1.Euro rates are currently tracking oil price movements closely, with Brent trading around $100/bbl corresponding to a 10Y euro swap rate of 3.0%.
- 2.Market volatility is declining, suggesting a lack of expectation for radical changes in the current rates environment.
- 3.There is a direct correlation between oil price shifts and ECB policy expectations: every $10 change in oil prices impacts ECB tightening pricing by approximately 20bp.
Table of Contents
- Rates Spark: Up and down with oil
- Euro rates well-behaved despite large swings
- Wednesday's events and market views
- Author
- Disclaimer
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Authors
Michiel Tukker
Securities
Brent Oil10Y Euro Swap10y SPGB7y Gilts15y and 30y BundsUS 5y Note
Themes
Declining Market VolatilityEnergy-Rate CorrelationGeopolitical Impact on Fixed Income
Regions
EuropeNorth AmericaSpainUnited KingdomGermany
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