Bond yields traded higher on Wednesday despite India has again seen a sharp spike in the number of coronavirus cases, with its total rising to 456,115. Around 14,483 people have died in the country from Covid-19 so far.
In the global market, Longer-term U.S. Treasury yields ticked higher on Tuesday as positive economic reports raised hopes of a swift recovery despite the continued COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, oil futures edged lower, extending losses from the previous day, after U.S. crude stockpiles grew more than expected, adding to worries about oversupply, although a fall in gasoline stocks kept the decline in check.
Back home, the yields on new 10 year Government Stock were trading 1 basis point higher at 5.91% from its previous close of 5.90% on Tuesday.
The benchmark five-year interest rates were trading 2 basis points higher at 5.43% from its previous close of 5.41% on Tuesday.
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