Bond yields edge higher in absence of OMO announcement

29 May 2013 Evaluate

Bond yields edged higher as absence of OMO announcement so far this week started weighing on the sentiment. Liquidity continues to remain tight in the vicinity of Rs 1 trillion. Further, fresh debt supply of Rs 15,000 crore of government bonds on May 31 also seems to be adding to the already tight liquidity condition.

On the global front, US Treasuries continued to skid in Asian trade on Wednesday, on expectations that the Federal Reserve will begin to mull paring its monetary stimulus as the US economy improves. Meanwhile, Brent crude futures steadied above $104 per barrel on Wednesday, as upbeat US housing and consumer confidence data sparked expectations of improved demand from the world's top consumer.

Back home, the yields on 10-year 8.79% - 2021 bonds were trading 2 basis points higher at 7.38% from its previous close of 7.36% on Tuesday, while the new 10-year bond were higher 2 bps at 7.15% from its previous close of 7.13%.

The benchmark five-year interest rate swaps were trading 5 basis points higher at 6.88% from its previous close of 6.83% on Tuesday.

The Reserve Bank of India has announced the auction of 91 and 364 day Government of India Treasury Bills for notified amount of  Rs 7,000 crore and Rs 5,000 crore respectively. The auction will be conducted on May 29, 2013 using 'Multiple Price Auction' method.

The Government of India have announced the sale (new/re-issue) of four dated securities for Rs 15,000 crore on May 31, 2013 (i) “New 6-year Government Stock 2019” for a notified amount of Rs 3,000 crore (nominal) through yield based auction; (ii) “7.16 percent Government Stock 2023” 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) “8.83 percent Government Stock 2041” for a notified amount of Rs 3,000 crore (nominal) through price based auction. The auctions will be conducted using multiple price method. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Fort, Mumbai on May 31, 2013 (Friday).

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