Bond yields trade higher on Friday

18 Nov 2016 Evaluate

Bond yields edged higher on Friday as some traders may look to book profits after Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen yesterday reaffirmed the market that an U.S. interest rate hike was most likely in its December policy, though investors likely stay on the sidelines ahead of a fresh supply of local debt.

In the global market, U.S. Treasury yields rose on Thursday after data suggested the U.S. labor market is tightening and inflation is beginning to gain traction, which prompted investors to sell government debt. Furthermore, oil prices fell in early trading as the strengthening U.S. dollar snuffed out rekindled hopes that OPEC might agree production cuts.

Back home, the yields on new 10 year Government Stock were trading 1 basis point higher at 6.43% from its previous close of 6.42% on Thursday.

The benchmark five-year interest rates were trading 1 basis point higher at 6.41% from its previous close of 6.40% on Thursday. 


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