Bond yields edged higher, snapping two consecutive sessions’ easing streak, on account of profit-booking. The yields dropped 22 basis points in the last two sessions after the Reserve Bank of India on Monday slashed overnight interest rate by further 50 basis points to 9% from 9.50% in continuation of calibrated withdrawal of exceptional measures undertaken since July 2013.
On the global front, U.S. Treasury prices dipped on Wednesday as the market remained in a state of limbo, waiting for elected officials to reverse the partial shutdown of the U.S. government and lift the U.S. debt ceiling. Meanwhile, Brent steadied above $109 per barrel on Thursday, following steep overnight losses as data showed U.S. crude stocks rose by the most in a year last week.
Back home, the yields on 10-year 7.16% - 2023 bonds, were trading 2 basis points higher at 8.48% from its previous close of 8.46% on Wednesday.
The benchmark five-year interest rate swaps were trading 4 basis points higher at 8.15% from its previous close of 8.11% on Wednesday.
The Government of India has announced the sale (Re-issue) of four dated securities for Rs 15,000 crore on October 11, 2013, including (i) “8.12 percent Government Stock 2020” for a notified amount of Rs 4,000 crore (nominal) through price based auction; (ii) “8.28 percent Government Stock 2027” for a notified amount of Rs 6,000 crore (nominal) through price based auction;(iii) “ 9.20 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 2,000 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 11, 2013 (Friday).
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