Bond yields though edged higher in early deals tracking the higher crude oil prices and higher U.S. yields but soon retreated on the hopes that the central bank was nearing the end of its tightening cycle, with some traders also expecting a pause next Tuesday. Meanwhile, traders would watch out for the results of the treasury bills auctions for further cues.
On the global front, long-dated U.S. Treasuries prices fell in Asian trade on Wednesday as a rise in regional stocks prompted profit-taking following a jump in the previous day when President Barack Obama reported progress in talks to raise the U.S. debt ceiling. Oil rose on Wednesday, supported by hopes of a U.S. debt deal, a weakening dollar against the euro and tightening crude stocks in the world's largest oil consumer.
The yields on 10-year benchmark 7.80% - 2021 were trading lower by 1 basis point at 8.25% from its previous close of 8.26% on Tuesday as traders expected the central bank to pause its rate tightening cycle soon but higher oil prices and U.S. yields weighed.
The benchmark five-year interest rate swaps were trading steady at its previous close of 7.50%
The Government of India announce the sale of three dated securities for Rs 12,000 crore on July 22, 2011, which is inclusive of (i) 8.07% Government Stock 2017” for a notified amount of Rs 4,000 crore (nominal), (ii) 8.08 percent Government Stock 2022” for a notified amount of Rs 5,000 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 Reserve Bank of India has announced the auction of 91-day and 182- day Government of India Treasury Bills for notified amount of Rs 7,000 crore and Rs 3000 crore respectively. The auction will be conducted on July 20, 2011 using 'Multiple Price Auction' method.
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