Bond yields edge lower on Thursday; sharp overnight drop in crude prices weigh

30 May 2013 Evaluate

Bond yields edged lower on Thursday, largely driven by the sharp overnight drop in crude prices.  Oil futures dropped nearly 2 per cent on Wednesday as US equity markets fell and investors were worried about an uncertain demand outlook for the global economy following weak growth forecasts for China. However, the further downtrend of the yields remains capped as dealers await the gross domestic product data scheduled to be released on May 31.

On the global front, US Treasuries steadied in Asian trade on Thursday, staying below 13-month highs touched in the previous session, after solid demand at a five-year sale offset concerns that an improving economy will prompt the Federal Reserve to begin tapering its monetary stimulus. Meanwhile, Brent futures rose toward $103 a barrel on Thursday as the dollar weakened, regaining ground from their biggest slide in almost a month the day before.

Back home, the yields on 10-year 8.79% - 2021 bonds were trading 2 basis points lower at 7.37% from its previous close of 7.39% on Wednesday, while the new 10-year bond were lower 3 bps at 7.13% from its previous close of 7.16%.

The benchmark five-year interest rate swaps were trading 2 basis points lower at 6.85% from its previous close of 6.87% on Wednesday.

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).

The Government of India have announced the sale “New Inflation Indexed Government Stock-2023” for a notified amount of Rs 1,000 crore through yield based auction on June 4, 2013. The auction will be conducted using uniform price method.

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