Page 9 - Bond Markets

Global bond rout puts Bank of Japan's yield curve control in spotlight

Some central banks are warming to YCC as they hunt for ways to reflate growth with dwindling policy ammunition

Wildest yield gap since 2001 boosts allure of bonds, shows data

The ratio between the nation's benchmark 10-year yield and the BSE Sensex index's current earnings yield is now at the highest level since 2001, dimming the appeal of equities

Australia's central bank commits to keep 3-year yields low amid bond rout

Global bond markets have sold off heavily in recent days on speculation the massive monetary stimulus will soon end as economies emerge from the pandemic-induced recession

European stocks rebound on signs from bond market, vaccination-led optimism

The pan-regional STOXX 600 index rose 1.6 per cent by 08:11 GMT following strong gains in Asian stocks

Unifying bond markets will allow use of common infra: Sebi's Ajay Tyagi

"Unification of government bond and corporate bond markets is an idea whose time has come," Tyagi said while speaking at CRISIL's 6th bond market seminar

'Won't pull out liquidity': RBI tries to calm bond market nerves

Central bank governor welcomes blockchain tech, but voices major concerns on cryptocurrency

Triggering alarm: Reserve Bank of India's lack of support pushes up yields

The 10-year bond yields continued to rise for the fourth straight session to close at 6.202 per cent from its previous close of 6.135 per cent

RBI scoops up Rs 26,000-crore bonds anonymously in a single day

This shows that contrary to what the bond market says, the RBI is pumping in enough liquidity in the system

Budget calls for creating permanent framework for buying corporate bonds

Dealers say unless retail investors are attracted, nothing much can happen in the space

Budget 2021: Govt's bank privatisation plan, bond market reaction, and more

In this podcast, we discussed the key announcements made by the finance minister about bank privatisation, asset reconstruction company and how bond market seeing the budget, why yields are rising

Rupee becomes worst-performing Asian currency; bonds rally in 2020

Rupee has depreciated 2.3 per cent in this calendar year

Fed vows to maintain bond-buying until 'substantial progress' in recovery

It was the more incremental step of the options the Fed was weighing, taken as policymakers boosted their outlook for economic growth next year to 4.2 per cent from 4 per cent at the median

Japan to sell $1 tn of new bonds to fund pandemic-related stimulus: Report

Japan is likely to sell over $1 trillion of new government bonds this fiscal year to fund its huge stimulus packages as the coronavirus crisis guts tax revenues and strains already tattered finances

Vedanta Resources offers dollar bond with one of the highest yields in Asia

The firm is offering the securities with initial price guidance in the 14.5% area, according to a person familiar with the matter

RBI issues another marquee 10-year bond, making it third this calendar

The repeated issue of such bonds takes away some of its value in the eyes of investors, say experts

Some banks extending long-term loans below bond market rates, warns SBI

It's time the RBI allowed the rupee to appreciate, says an SBI Research report

Union Bank of India proposes to raise Rs 1,000 cr from bonds to fund biz

State-owned Union Bank of India on Tuesday said it will raise up to Rs 1,000 crore from bonds to fund business growth.

We continue to prefer medium-to-long end bonds: Saurabh Bhatia, DSP Inv Mgr

As the yield curve is very steep, Bhatia expects returns in the near-term to be driven by demand-supply of bonds rather than prospects of change in repo rates

Best of BS Opinion: Increasing visa hurdles, Trump vs Biden, and more

Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day

RBI is buying the bonds from the backdoor anonymously, shows data

May have given primary dealers a way to square off positions, shows data