With gold prices on a decline, thanks to a rise in bond yields - globally and in India - analysts say investing in the yellow metal and the SGB scheme makes little sense right now
Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day
Higher margins more than compensated for flat revenues during the quarter
None can question the central bank's policy of leaning against the rising yield but the problem is with the way it is being done
According to a recent report by BofA Securities, 31 Nifty50 companies are exposed to commodity-related risks and cautions that the full impact of the rise in commodity prices is yet to play out
In 2012, India had seen foreign portfolio investor (FPI) flows of Rs 1.3 trillion ($24.5 billion) and in 2013 about Rs 1.1 trillion ($20 billion)
Bond yields in the US are up nearly 100 basis points from their lows in June last year, while the Nifty P/E remains close to a 25-year high of around 40x
Primary dealers had to again rescue 5-yr notes even as RBI went for uniform price-based auction
A rise in commodity prices has fanned inflation risks, pushing bond yields higher. That apart, the US launched airstrikes in Syria on Thursday, which further dented global mood
The Dow and the S&P 500 notched their biggest daily decline since late January
Benchmark US Treasury yields held close to a one-year peak hit in the previous session
Rate hikes will be something which we can expect when the borrowing programme comes down and economic growth prospects are strong, Nagarjan said
Central bank governor welcomes blockchain tech, but voices major concerns on cryptocurrency
A rise in sovereign bond yields means a rise in the interest rate in the economy
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
An SBI Ecowrap report noted that while going short or long are typical market activities that aid in price discovery, at times, they can also result in price distortions, as it might be happening now
The massive spike in 2021-22 borrowing target has led to a 31 basis points rally in benchmark bond yields, a report said
Meanwhile, Bitcoin hit a record high on Sunday
The 10-year and 30-year US Treasury finished at 1.34 per cent and 2.13 per cent, respectively, last week
Global debt today stands at $281 trillion