Bond yields edge higher; July month’s WPI data eyed

13 Aug 2012 Evaluate

Bond yields edged a bit higher on fears of higher inflation as the global crude oil prices shot to a three-month high level, however, the movement remained pretty range-bound as investors awaited the release of inflation data on August 14. Street expects July month’s inflation to creep up at 7.37% compared to 7.25% in June on account of poor monsoon rains, which would have drove food prices higher.

On the global front, US 10-year Treasury bond yields edged lower, as continuing concerns about global growth increased the appeal of safe-haven fixed-income assets. Confirming fears of global slowdown, data released on early Monday showed Japan's economy expanded at 0.3 percent in the April-June quarter at half the pace expected. Meanwhile, Brent crude, shot higher in more than three months, above $114 per barrel as Israel's comments on stopping Iran from proceeding with a disputed nuclear programme reignited concerns over disruption in supply from the region.

The yields on 10-year benchmark 8.79% - 2021 edged higher 1 basis points at 8.17% from its previous close of 8.16% on Friday.

The benchmark five-year interest rates were trading steady at its previous close of 7.01%.

The Reserve Bank of India has announced the auction of 182-day and 91-day Government of India Treasury Bills for notified amount of  Rs 5,000 crore and Rs 7,000 crore respectively. The auction will be conducted on August 14, 2012 using 'Multiple Price Auction' method

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