Bond yields fell on Monday as risk aversion gripped market sentiment, thereby prompting the investors to resort to safe-haven government securities across regions on a grim global economic outlook post ratings agency Standard and Poor's downgraded the U.S. sovereign debt rating by one notch to AA+ from AAA. Further, even lower oil prices also weighed on the sentiment.
On the global front, U.S. Treasuries tumbled in heavy trade on Friday, slamming the brakes on a safe-haven rally as Italy took measures to halt the spread of Europe's debt crisis. Meanwhile, Crude fell more than $2 a barrel on Monday after rating agency Standard & Poor's downgraded the United States' top-tier credit rating, raising concerns on the outlook for demand in the world's biggest oil consumer.
The yields on 10-year benchmark 7.80% - 2021 fell to 8.22% from 8.31 percent at last close as market sentiment stayed risk averse.
The benchmark five-year interest rate swaps were trading lower at 7.14% from previous 7.25% on Friday.
Meanwhile, seven State Governments have announced Auction of State Development Loans 2021 for Rs 7500.000 crore on August 9, 2011.
The Reserve Bank of India has announced the auction of 49-days Government of India Cash Management Bills for a notified amount of Rs 6,000 crore to be conducted on August 8, 2011 using 'Multiple Price Auction' method.
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 3000 crore respectively. The auction will be conducted on August 10, 2011 using 'Multiple Price Auction' method.
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