Bond yields snap two day’s losing streak on Wednesday

14 Dec 2011 Evaluate

Bond yields snapping two day’s losing streak, gained some traction on Wednesday as profit booking in the absence of central bank’s buyback announcement, dragged prices of bond lower in early deals. Traders are also awaiting November inflation data later in the noon, which is expected to show a slower rise of 9.04% from 9.73% the month ago.

On the global front, prices of US Treasury securities rose on Tuesday in a vigorous afternoon rally after a strongly bid 10-year note auction displayed enduring demand for safe-haven assets. Meanwhile, US crude steadied near $100 a barrel on Wednesday ahead of an OPEC meeting at which ministers are expected to set a new production target, legitimizing a big increase in supply over the last six months.

The yields on 10-year benchmark 8.79% - 2021 bonds were trading at 8.44% from its previous close of 8.40% on Tuesday.

The benchmark five-year interest rate swaps were trading lower at 6.96% from Tuesday’s close of 7.00%.

The Reserve Bank of India has announced the auction of 91-day and 364-day Government of India Treasury Bills for notified amount of Rs 4,000 crore each. The auction will be conducted on December 14, 2011 using 'Multiple Price Auction' method.

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