Bond Prices

In Episode 5 of Bonds Simplified we try to understand how bonds get their prices and what factors influence their pricing. Bond pricing is an important aspect of investing in bonds. So what’s the difference between theoretical value and listed value of a bond and the different prices in the primary and secondary market. Watch this video to find the answers

Rupee, bond prices head north after crude oil skids to 6-month low

Brent crude futures fell $2.76, or 2.9%, to settle at $92.34 a barrel. The contract hit a session low of $91.71 per barrel, the lowest since February 18

Banks meet RBI to help cut losses from falling bond prices

In the third quarter of current fiscal, bond prices fell sharply after RBI changed its monetary policy stance.

China halts trade in a govt bond due to 'abnormal volatility'

Trade in the 50-year Chinese government bond was halted at 0236 GMT and resumed at 0306 GMT, according to a statement published on the stock exchange website.

Will cost of money get cheaper for govt, corporate in Q1FY17?

The 10-year bond yield touched a fresh 7-year low of 6.3 percent today taking the cost of money for the government down by over one percent since April 1. Latha Venkatesh of CNBC-TV18 decodes the impact on the economy.

Yield on 10-year Japan government bond hits zero for first time

The yield on the 10-year Japan government bond (JGB) recovered to 0.015 percent after touching zero on Tuesday. The fall came on the heels of a global stock market sell-off overnight that likely spurred safe haven flows back into Japan. Bond prices move inversely to yields.

US stock mkt complacent of Fed decision: Solaris Asset Mgmt

Although there is some nervousness about what the Fed is going to do, the US stock market seems very complacent, says Tim Ghriskey, Chief Investment Officer, Solaris Asset Management.

RBI issues fresh measures to bail out banks, mkts to rally

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday late evening issued another set of measures, aimed at twin purposes: arresting dip in long term bond yields and shielding banks from incurring financial losses due to declining bond prices.

Brent stays above $102, but set for worst week in 2 months

Brent futures held above USD 102 a barrel on Friday as investors bought opportunistically after the previous session's steep fall, but a broad market rout triggered by the US Federal Reserve's plans to wind down stimulus capped gains.

10-year yield seen between 8.10- 8.20%: Dhawal Dalal

Bond prices are likely to remain rangebound with an upward bias. RBI's OMO announcement has enthused market participants, says Dhawal Dalal, DSP BlackRock Invst Managers.

10-year yield seen between 8.15-8.25%: Dhawal Dalal

Bond prices are likely to take cues from the outcome of today's scheduled bond auction, says Dhawal Dalal, DSP BlackRock.

Bond prices likely to be under pressure: Ramanathan K

Bond prices are likely to be under pressure after RBI decided to leave the Repo Rate unchanged. Continuous bond supply and near-term high inflation would prevent sharp rallies in bond prices, says Ramanathan K, CIO, ING investment.

World stocks gain on hopes for fresh Europe debt action

Global equity markets rebounded on Tuesday on signs of fresh action to turn the tide of Europe's debilitating debt crisis, but bond prices held on to slim gains on concerns about Spain's banking system and its fast-deteriorating public finances

Govt bonds crash to 4-month lows as 1st bond auction fails

Bond prices to 4-month lows as the government's inaugral auction failed to generate enough demand.

Bond prices likely to drift lower: Dhawal Dalal

Bond prices are likely to drift lower on lack of bidding interest among market participants ahead of the new supply, says Dhawal Dalal, DSP BlackRock.

Bond prices likely to consolidate at current levels: Dalal

Market participants are expected to focus on the new auction calendar and may begin to factor in the first rate cut in April, says Dhawal Dalal, DSP BlackRock.

Bond prices likely to consolidate at current levels: Dalal

The bond prices are likely to consolidate at current levels. Today's auction is likely to provide cues for future movement, says Dhawal Dalal, DSP BlackRock.

Bond prices at 3-wk low on new borrowing calendar woes

In the debt market, the bond prices fell to three-week lows on worries over the new borrowing calendar that the government may announce on Monday, reports CNBC-TV18’s Latha Venkatesh.

Bond prices may remain rangebound: Dalal

Bond prices may remain rangebound with upward bias in the near-term. I expect the RBI to pause & not change any rates in today's Policy, says Dhawal Dalal, DSP BlackRock.

See 10-year yield in 8.25-8.75% range till Mar: HDFC Bank

Bond markets are presenting an interesting position. Ashish Parthasarthy of HDFC Bank expects 10-year bond yields to be in a broad range of 8.25-8.75% from now till March. He also mentioned that a cash reserve ratio (CRR) cut is reasonably expected. Moreover, his forecast for the credit growth is around 17-17.5%.

Rupee closes at lifetime low of 52.84/$; 53 levels eyed

The rupee closed on Monday at an all time low of 52.84 against the dollar as signs of a sharp slowdown in Asia's third-largest economy prompted investors to buy dollars, says CNBC-TV18's Latha Venkatesh.

US corporate profits fall, jobless claims up

US corporate profits contracted in the first quarter for the first time in more than two years and the economy grew at the same pedestrian pace as previously estimated, government data showed on Thursday.