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Bond yields edge higher; oscillate in thin range on holiday mood

24 Dec 2013 Evaluate

Bond yields were trading higher as dealers preferred to stay on the sidelines ahead of holiday and also on the penultimate week of the calendar year 2013. Meanwhile, money market would be shut for trade on December 25’ account of Christmas holiday. However, mild value buying by select dealers prevented sharp uptick of bond yields. Further, the gains also were restricted on account of dovish comments by RBI’s governor, Raghuram Rajan, as he cautioned against 'overtightening'.

On the global front, U.S. Treasury prices slipped on Monday on light volume as medium-term issues weakened for a fourth straight session due to concerns the Federal Reserve might raise interest rates sooner than it signalled last week if the economy strengthens. Meanwhile, brent crude stayed above $111 a barrel on Tuesday as conflict in South Sudan threatened its oil output at a time when production cuts in Libya are already curbing global supply. RBI’s governor underscored that when growth is weak, central bank has to be careful of 'over-tightening.

Back home, the yields on new 10 year Government Stock 2023 were trading 2 basis points higher at 8.84% from its previous close of 8.82% on Monday.

The benchmark five-year interest rate swaps were trading flat at its previous close of 8.40% on Monday.

The Reserve Bank of India has announced the auction of 91 and 364 days Government of India Treasury Bills for notified amount of Rs 6,000 crore each. The auction will be conducted on December 24, 2013 using 'Multiple Price Auction' method.

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