Bonds yields trade slightly higher on Tuesday

22 Dec 2015 Evaluate

Bond yields were treading water on Tuesday as investor remained concerns over the federal government's fiscal consolidation plans in a holiday-shortened week. Besides, uncertainty over the GST Bill continues following the standoff between the government and the Congress also weighed on the sentiment. The winter session of the parliament ends on December 23, 2015.

In the global market, U.S. long-dated Treasury yields edged higher on Monday after U.S. crude oil prices stabilized somewhat, leading to a marginal rise in inflation expectations, while other Treasury yields were little changed on caution ahead of year-end. Further, Oil prices enjoyed rare gains in Asian trade, with Brent crude bouncing back from an 11-year low as investors await a closely watched US crude inventory report.

Back home, the yields on new 10 year Government Stock were trading 1 basis point higher at 7.78% from its previous close at 7.77% on Monday.

The benchmark five-year interest rates were trading steady at its previous close of 7.78%.

The Reserve Bank of India has announced the auction of 91-days and 364-days Government of India Treasury Bills for notified amount of Rs 8,000 crore and Rs 6,000 crore respectively. The auction will be conducted on December 23, 2015 using 'Multiple Price Auction' method.  

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