Bond yields were trading higher as prices are likely to remain steady, as there is no bond auction is scheduled in the week, which is positive for bonds as it eases worries about oversupply. Meanwhile, some traders were awaiting the September U.S. payrolls data due on Tuesday, with the market forecasting a jobs gain of 180,000, although the data will shed little light on the impact of the policy paralysis in Washington.
On the global front, US Treasuries ended little changed on Friday after yields earlier hit their lowest in nearly three months as investors bet that the Federal Reserve is unlikely to pare back its bond purchase program anytime soon and focused on the release of delayed government data next week. Meanwhile, brent crude oil futures held steady above $110 a barrel on Monday on hopes the U.S. Federal Reserve would delay curbing its massive economic stimulus programme until next year, which could help support oil demand in the world's largest oil consumer.
Back home, the yields on 10-year 7.16% - 2023 bonds, were trading 3 basis points higher at 8.58% from its previous close of 8.55% on Friday.
The benchmark five-year interest rate swaps were trading flat at its previous close of Rs 8.41% on Friday.
The Reserve Bank of India has announced the auction of 182-days Government of India Treasury Bills for notified amount of Rs 6,000 crore. The auction will be conducted on October 23, 2013 using 'Multiple Price Auction' method. The allocation to the non-competitive bidders will be outside the notified amount at the discretion of the Bank. The sale will be subject to the terms and conditions specified in the General Notification No. F.2 (12)-W & M/97 dated 31st March, 1998 issued by Government of India and as amended from time to time.
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