Indeed, traders are increasingly worried that high oil prices and a weakening rupee would force the central bank to raise rates sooner rather than later. The yield on the 10-year bond rose two basis points to 8.18 percent on Tuesday.
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Bonds Poised To Fall On Surge In Oil Prices
Gold Silver Reports (GSR) – Bonds Poised To Fall On Surge In Oil Prices – Indian bonds are poised to fall as a surge in global crude oil prices spurs concern that inflation will accelerate………. Crude Oil prices jumped on Tuesday as the U.S. pressed allies to end all imports of Iranian oil by a November deadline and said it didn’t want to offer any extensions. The 10-year bond yield climbed for a third day yesterday, rising 1 basis point to 7.83 percent……….
US will be Tough on Iran Sanctions, And that Could Sting Consumers
Gold Silver Reports (GSR) – US will be Tough on Iran Sanctions, And that Could Sting Consumers — A senior State Department official Tuesday said the U.S. is seeking a reduction in Iranian exports to zero and does not intend to grant any waivers for companies or countries seeking exemptions. President Donald Trump pulled the U.S. out of the Iran nuclear deal, which continues to be supported by Iran and the other parties to it: the U.K., Germany, Russia, China, Italy and France.
Iran Opposes Higher Oil Prices, Signaling Divide With Saudis
Gold Silver Reports (GSR) – Iran Opposes Higher Oil Prices, Signaling Divide With Saudis — Brent crude futures surged to almost $75 a barrel on Friday as traders braced for the possible re-imposition of U.S. restrictions on Iran. The Persian Gulf country’s regional arch-rival Saudi Arabia is said to want crude closer to $80 a barrel, in part to support a stake sale in state energy giant Aramco. The OPEC nations continue to clash in proxy conflicts from Syria to Yemen.
India Vulnerable To Rise In Oil Prices, U.S. Yields Going Up
Gold Silver Reports (GSR) – India Vulnerable To Rise In Oil Prices, U.S. Yields Going Up – In an exclusive conversation with Vivek Rajpal of Nomura said Indian bonds are vulnerable to rise in oil prices, U.S. yields going up.
Crude Oil Up on Syria Tensions, Neal Bhai Reports
Gold Silver Reports – Crude Oil Up on Syria Tensions, Neal Bhai Reports – The prospect of military action in Syria that could lead to confrontation with Russia hung over the Middle East but there was no sign a U.S.-led attack was imminent. Traders sought to lock in long crude oil positions ahead of the weekend, said John Kilduff, Partner at hedge fund Again Capital Management.