The paradox of interest rate cuts: why corporate bond yields are hardening instead of falling

When monetary easing occurs, corporate bond yields are expected to fall as demand for the existing bonds issued at higher coupon rates is likely to rise, causing yields to fall. Furthermore, the issuance of new bonds is expected to accelerate as the liquidity situation improves and financing costs decline.It is striking that it has many […]

Indian bonds are giving up some recent gains, with the focus on growth figures

Indian government bonds gave back some gains from their three-day rally on Thursday as traders booked profits and shifted their focus to upcoming GDP data that could impact expectations for further rate cuts.The benchmark 10-year yield ended at 6.5082%, up from 6.4934% on Wednesday, its lowest close since Nov. 10. Yields move inversely to prices.India’s […]

Indian Bonds Gain on RBI Support for the Rupee, Calming Comments Calm Jittery Investors

Indian government bonds closed higher on Monday, recovering from the previous session’s losses after showing a sharp reversal in the rupee, while softened comments from the central bank chief provided further support.The benchmark 10-year yield ended at 6.5194%, after closing at 6.5665% on Friday. Bond yields move in the opposite direction to prices. The Reserve […]

INDIA BONDS – Indian bonds remained within reach ahead of debt offering

Indian government bonds were little changed on Thursday as traders braced for Friday’s debt sale, after which the focus will shift to the central bank’s interest rate and liquidity path.The benchmark 10-year yield settled at 6.5324%, up from 6.5323% on Wednesday, staying within this week’s narrow range of 6.52%-6.55%. Yields briefly broke above 6.55% three […]

Indian bonds are slightly lower after the euphoria of joining the Bloomberg index has calmed down

Indian government bonds fell slightly on Wednesday after a short-lived rally on hopes of a possible inclusion in the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Index.The benchmark 10-year yield closed at 6.5323%, down from 6.5258% in the previous session. Indian newspaper Business Standard reported on Tuesday that major foreign investors responded positively to Bloomberg Index Services’ advice on […]