Bond yields edge higher tracking US treasury yields in Asian trade

06 Jul 2011 Evaluate

Indian bond yields after taking a breather in the previous session have again resumed their upwards trajectory tracking higher crude oil prices and US treasury yields.  The bond yields edged higher as trader’s made room for the debt sale worth Rs 12,000 crore on Friday. Meanwhile, traders would also be watching out for auction of treasury bills later in the day.

On the global front, U.S. Treasury prices in the Asian trade fell as profit-taking emerged after solid gains the previous day. Earlier, U.S. Treasuries' prices edged higher as new worries that the most severe elements of Europe's debt crisis are in danger of spreading, including Portugal's first ratings downgrade to junk, rekindled U.S. Treasuries' safe-haven appeal, thereby ending a five-day selloff. Meanwhile, Brent crude edged up on Wednesday rose for a second straight session on expectations of higher demand in the months ahead and tighter U.S. inventories, but concerns about moderating economic growth in China and euro zone debt woes kept a lid on gains.

Back home, the Reserve Bank of India has announced the auction of 182-day and 91 day Government of India Treasury Bills for notified amount of Rs 3,000 crore and Rs 7000 crore respectively. The auction will be conducted on July 6, 2011 using 'Multiple Price Auction' method.

Additionally, the Government of India have announced the sale of three dated securities for Rs 12,000 crore on July 8, 2011, which includes (i) “8.07 percent Government Stock 2017” for a notified amount of Rs 3,000 crore (nominal), (ii) “8.13 percent Government Stock 2022” for a notified amount of Rs 6,000 crore (nominal) and (iii) “8.28 percent Government Stock 2027” for a notified amount of Rs 3,000 crore (nominal) through price based auctions.

The yields on 10-year benchmark 7.80% - 2021 were up 2 basis points at 8.36% from its previous close of 8.34% on Tuesday.

The benchmark five-year interest rate swaps were steady at its previous close of 7.76%.

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