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Bond Yields Dip, Rupee Gains as Brent Crude Slides Amidst Geopolitical Tensions
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Moneycontrol•21-09-2026, 09:57
Bond Yields Dip, Rupee Gains as Brent Crude Slides Amidst Geopolitical Tensions
- •The 10-year bond yield decreased to 7.0592 percent, while the rupee strengthened to 95.81 against the dollar.
- •Brent crude prices fell 2 percent to $101 a barrel, down from $110 last week, driven by hopes of diplomatic talks between the US and Iran.
- •Geopolitical tensions persist in West Asia, with Iran fortifying its southern coast against potential US strikes.
- •The RBI's upcoming Rs 25,000 crore Open Market Operation sale aims to manage banking system liquidity.
- •Expectations for an RBI rate hike in October are rising after the US Federal Reserve's recent 25-basis-point increase.
Key Questions Answered
The benchmark 10-year bond yield traded lower and the rupee opened higher due to a dip in Brent crude prices.
The Reserve Bank of India is conducting a Rs 25,000 crore Open Market Operation (OMO) sale later in the day to drain excess liquidity from the banking system.
The monetary policy committee is scheduled to meet from October 5 to 7.
