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Daily brief 20 Jul 2026, 21:05 UTC

Canada Inflation Falls to 2.8%, Core Measures Ease, 10s -2bp — desk brief, Mon 20 Jul 2026

Treasuries (close 2026-07-17): 2s 4.18% (+2.0bp), 10s 4.55% (-2.0bp), 30s 5.06% (-3.0bp).

Tape (close 2026-07-17): VIX 18.77, 2s10s +37bp.

Narrative: Energy secretary: US 'will continue to assure flow of traffic' through Strait of Hormuz amid reignited Iran war

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Canada Inflation Falls to 2.8%, Core Measures Ease
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