Bond yields were treading water for second consecutive session as traders embarked upon ‘wait and watch’ method ahead of the industrial output data scheduled to be released on July 12, followed by wholesale price inflation data on Monday, which would provide clues on RBI’s stance in its upcoming monetary policy review on July 31. Additionally, losses in domestic equity markets and a weaker rupee could support bond prices.
On the global front, US Treasuries yields hovered near 5-1/2 week lows on Wednesday on concerns over a global economic slowdown and the euro zone debt crisis. Meanwhile, Brent rose above $98 a barrel on Wednesday, recovering slightly from the previous session's losses, ahead of US inventory data that is expected to show crude stocks dwindling for a third week in the world's largest oil consumer.
Back home, the yields on 10-year benchmark 8.79% - 2021 were trading steady at its previous close of 8.15%.
The benchmark five-year interest rates rose 1 basis points to 7.15% from its previous close of 7.16%.
The Reserve Bank of India has announced the auction of 91-day and 364 day Government of India Treasury Bills for notified amount of Rs 7,000 crore and Rs 5,000 crore to be conducted on July 11, 2012 using 'Multiple Price Auction' method.
Meanwhile, the Government of India have announced the sale (re-issue) of four dated securities for Rs 16,000 crore on July 13, 2012 (i) “8.07 percent Government Stock 2017” for a notified amount of Rs 4,000 crore (nominal) through price based auction; (ii) “8.15 percent Government Stock 2022” for a notified amount of Rs 6,000 crore (nominal) through price based auction; (iii) “8.97 percent Government Stock 2030” for a notified amount of Rs 3,000 crore (nominal) through price based auction; and (iv) “8.33 percent Government Stock 2036” for a notified amount of Rs 3,000 crore (nominal) through price based auction. The auctions will be conducted using uniform price method.
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