Bond yields trade range-bound for third straight session

17 Oct 2012 Evaluate

Bond yields continued to trade range-bound for third consecutive session in absence of major trigger as traders await RBI’s second quarterly monetary policy review on October 30, where there are hopes that central bank will cut the repo rate by 25 bps as a response to the government's reform moves.

On the global front, US 10-year Treasuries notes remained under pressure in Asian trade on Wednesday as stocks rallied after strong US earnings, and hopes for more stability in Europe's debt crisis prompted investors to seek riskier assets. Meanwhile, Brent crude oil fell on Wednesday as lingering worries about the global economy overshadowed relief that Spain avoided a ratings downgrade and optimism prompted by firm US corporate results

The yields on 10-year benchmark 8.79% - 2021 were trading unchanged at its previous close of 8.15%.

The benchmark five-year interest rates were trading unchanged at its previous close of 6.99%.

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 5,000 crore each. The auctions will be conducted on October 17, 2012 using 'Multiple Price Auction' method.

The Government of India have announced the sale (re-issue) of three dated securities for Rs 13,000 crore on October 19, 2012, which includes (i) “8.19 percent Government Stock 2020” for a notified amount of  Rs 3,000 crore (nominal) through price based auction; (ii) “8.20 percent Government Stock 2025” for a notified amount of  Rs 7,000 crore (nominal) through price based auction; and (iii) “8.83 percent Government Stock 2041” for a notified amount of  Rs 3,000 crore (nominal) through price based auction. The auctions will be conducted using uniform price method. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Fort, Mumbai on October 19, 2012 (Friday).

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