Gold Silver Reports (GSR) – The 10-year bond yield may climb by as much as 10 basis points, according to Vijay Sharma, New Delhi-based executive vice president for fixed-income at PNB Gilts Ltd. One-year interest-rate swap rose three basis points Thursday to 6.51 percent, the highest since March 9.
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How Investors Can Manage India’s 2019 Election Risk
Gold Silver Reports (GSR) – How Investors Can Manage India’s 2019 Election Risk – “Since 1991, every election has been preceded by a coalition government; hence, the market has had room to be hopeful of a stronger government,” Morgan Stanley said. “It enters the 2019 polls with a majority government already at the helm. So, it has to deal with the prospects of a weaker government at the centre.”
Government Steps Up Currency Notes Printing Amid Cash Crunch
Gold Silver Reports (GSR) – Government Steps Up Currency Notes Printing Amid Cash Crunch — There is a spurt in currency demand, Economic Affairs Secretary Subhash Garg told reporters today. Additional cash is being supplied to meet the demand and Rs 500 currency notes worth Rs 2,500 crore are being printed every day, he added. That adds up to Rs 70,000-75,000 crore worth of notes in a month. Banking Secretary Rajiv Kumar had indicated earlier in the day that there is a shortage of Rs 500 notes in the system which will remain for five to seven days.
China’s Economic Growth Remains Robust Amid Strong Retail Sales
Gold Silver Reports (GSR) – China’s Economic Growth Remains Robust Amid Strong Retail Sales — Steady growth offers support for President Xi Jinping’s mission to shore up financial stability, one of Beijing’s top goals along with reducing poverty and curbing pollution. The robust pace of expansion is a tailwind for the global economy which is seen maintaining its solid performance this year, providing needed support in the form of strong demand for China’s exports.
China, India Extend Grace Periods for Mozambique Debt Repayments
Gold Silver Reports (GSR) – China, India Extend Grace Periods for Mozambique Debt Repayments — The two countries agreed to the extensions in talks last year, Stelia Neta, deputy national director of the ministry, said in an emailed response to questions. In addition, China agreed to forgive $34 million of debt, she said.
China Foreign Reserves Rise on Yuan Gains
Gold Silver Reports (GSR) – Reserves rose $8.34 billion to $3.143 trillion in March from the previous month, the People’s Bank of China said Sunday. That was slightly below the $3.146 trillion estimate survey of economists. The March figure marks a turnaround after falling in February for the first time in 13 months. The State Administration of Foreign Exchange expects the country’s foreign reserves will remain stable.
India To Spend Rs 16,717 Crore On Modi Health Insurance Plan In Two Years
Gold Silver Reports (GSR) – India To Spend Rs 16,717 Crore On Modi Health Insurance Plan In Two Years — “The centre’s share will be Rs 10,498 crore and the states will spend around Rs 6,219 crore,” Alok Saxena, joint secretary in the Ministry-of-Health and Family-Welfare who has been supervising the rollout. In the first year, the government will spend Rs 2,800 crore and states’ will pitch in Rs 1,700 crore. They will contribute Rs 7,300 crore and Rs 4,500 crore, respectively, in the second, he said.