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Indian bonds join global debt selloff, bruised by oil and US Treasury yields

Indian government bonds faced further declines for the fifth consecutive session as U.S. Treasury yields approached three-year peaks. The surge in oil prices reignited inflation concerns, particularly impacting India due to its status as a major importer. This scenario intensified expectations for monetary policy adjustments by the RBI. Critical upcoming…

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RBI backstop keeps Indian rupee stable, blunting importer dollar demand impact

The Indian rupee showed little movement on Wednesday, hovering in a narrow range. Support from the Reserve Bank of India helped mitigate the growing dollar demand from importers. The fluctuations in oil prices and Treasury yields also played a role in the currency's stability. Experts predict the rupee will maintain…

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Warren Buffett once called bonds a terrible investment but later massively invested in them. Here's why

Warren Buffett has long warned against long-term bonds, calling them a poor investment for investors with extended horizons. Yet Berkshire Hathaway has amassed a huge short-term Treasury position, highlighting the distinction between long-duration bonds and cash-like instruments. As global yields surge, Buffett’s bond strategy offers a timely lesson for investors.

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US Stock Market: Higher long-term Treasury yields face structural headwinds

Long-term US Treasury yields are likely to remain elevated as persistent inflation concerns, rising government and corporate debt issuance, and a shifting investor base put upward pressure on borrowing costs. The changing Treasury market dynamics could limit policymakers’ ability to bring down long-term yields.

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Bigger market crash ahead? Analysts weigh how Sensex, Nifty may react if US 10-year bond yield touches 5%

Global bond yields are hitting multi-year highs, with the US 10-year yield nearing 5% amid rising oil prices, inflation fears and concerns over government debt. Indian 10-year yields also crossed 7%, raising concerns about the impact of higher borrowing costs and shifting investor preference on equities.

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Global bond selloff deepens as inflation risks, oil prices jolt markets

The global bond market is witnessing a significant retreat, causing an increase in borrowing expenses. The ongoing tensions in the Middle East have spiked energy prices, raising alarm over potential inflation implications for investors. Yields on U.S. Treasury notes are approaching a three-year high, which will likely affect government spending…

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Bond selloff deepens as inflation, oil prices jolt markets

The bond market is undergoing a tumultuous selloff, resulting in elevated borrowing costs for potential borrowers. Concerns surrounding inflation and rising government debt are amplified by increasing energy prices. As yield rates climb, homeowners should brace for higher mortgage costs, adding fiscal strain for many. Additionally, bond investors are seeking…

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Gold hits over two-week low, US jobs data in focus

On Wednesday, gold prices hit their lowest point in two weeks, driven down by rising Treasury yields and a stronger dollar that made the metal pricier for international customers. As investors look ahead to key U.S. jobs data for hints about interest rate trends, Federal Reserve officials have hinted at…

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Iran defiant as Scott Bessent says US likely to announce bank sanctions this week

Washington plans to announce bank sanctions against Iran this week. Oil prices increased after direct attacks and tanker incidents. Iran warned it would prevent oil exports from the Persian Gulf. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent vowed to economically asphyxiate Iran's leadership. Tehran officials remain defiant, utilising all capabilities to respond.

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US Treasury bond yields ease from highs after data as Iran war escalation fans inflation concerns

U.S. Treasury yields retreated from earlier highs on Tuesday after economic data emerged. The manufacturing PMI fell to 54.6 in August, while job openings rose slightly. Oil prices surged due to renewed Middle East conflict, reigniting inflation concerns globally. This led to a significant global bond selloff and increased Fed…

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As US Bond Selloff Accelerates, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Says a Stronger Yen is Coming

Japan is the largest international holder of US Treasury bonds, and Bessent weighed in on Tokyo’s monetary policy during the G20 summit.

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Japan's 10-year yield hits 3%, a first since 1996 as rate hikes dominate the G20

Japan's 10-year government bond yield touched 3% on Tuesday for the first time since 1996, part of a deepening global sovereign debt sell-off, while US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent used the G20 finance meeting to press Tokyo for faster rate hikes.

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US Treasury selloff pushes India 10-year bond yield towards 7%

Indian government bonds experienced a sharp decline, pushing yields higher. U.S. Treasury yields rose significantly due to escalating geopolitical risks. High oil prices are fueling inflation concerns and tighter monetary policy expectations. India's strong economic growth adds to potential monetary tightening pressures. Bond yields are nearing a key psychological level,…

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Global Market: Yen weakness puts BOJ under pressure for faster monetary tightening

The US is urging Japan to adopt tougher monetary and fiscal policies after supporting the yen. Pressure is mounting on the BOJ to raise rates faster as inflation persists, while Japan’s expansionary fiscal stance fuels bond-market concerns and risks broader global financial volatility.

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Japan faces day of policy reckoning as Scott Bessent calls time on big stimulus

While the BOJ was already widely expected to lift rates ‌in September as inflation pressures ⁠grew, Bessent's recent ⁠comments effectively lock the bank into doing so and put pressure on it to step up hikes going forward.

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Market close: Sensex, Nifty end lower as losses in banking, auto drag

Indian equity benchmarks ended marginally lower on Tuesday as banking, auto and pharma stocks dragged. Nifty fell 0.1% to 24,055.8, while Sensex slipped 0.02% to 76,944.28. Midcaps declined 1%. Maruti, SBI and IndiGo led losses, while ITC, HCL Tech and Bharti Airtel gained, cushioning the broader market decline.

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Yen hangs near 160 amid BOJ rate-hike bets, dollar wobbles

The yen stabilized near 160 against the dollar on Tuesday. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged the Bank of Japan to raise rates. Currency markets watched renewed Middle East conflict and rising oil prices. Traders anticipate a potential Federal Reserve rate hike in September. Investor attention focuses on upcoming economic…

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US 10-year Treasury yield tops 19-month high as oil prices fuel rate-hike bets

US Treasury yields rose significantly, with the 10-year rate exceeding 4.75 percent. Rising oil prices and persistent inflation fueled expectations of a Federal Reserve rate increase. Short-term yields surged after Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh signaled potential action to control inflation. Investors are now closely watching employment and consumer price data…

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Longer-dated US Treasury yields climb as Iran and US restart military attacks

Treasury yields increased as U.S. and Iran hostilities escalated. Crude oil prices surged, fueling inflation worries and complicating Fed outlook. Investors now anticipate a potential September interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's comments also influenced market expectations. The bond market reacted to these signals,…

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US stock market: Bessent dismisses US bond market turmoil concerns, points to economic strength

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reassured markets by minimizing concerns over turbulence and debt. He emphasized that robust economic growth is boosting the country’s fiscal health. In defense of the Treasury's increased bond buyback initiative, Bessent pointed to larger international interventions as a valid reason for this approach. The expanded…

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Global Market: European central bankers leave Jackson Hole uneasy over US policy shifts

European central bankers left the Jackson Hole symposium concerned that recent US Treasury interventions could strain long-standing norms of global financial cooperation. Unannounced yen intervention, Treasury bond buybacks and uncertainty over Fed dollar swap lines have raised concerns about Washington’s growing role in global financial markets.

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Scott Bessent urges G20 to push China to curb exports, boost domestic demand

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will urge G20 members to re-examine trade terms with China. He aims to shrink global imbalances and press Beijing to rebalance its economy. The current flood of exports from China is deemed unsustainable by the US official. Bessent believes other countries must incentivize China to…

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Dollar near two-week high as Warsh boosts rate-hike bets; yen slips past 160

On Monday, the dollar maintained its strength close to a two-week peak, fueled by expectations of a rate hike in September following assertive comments from the Fed. Meanwhile, the yen fell past the crucial 160-per-dollar threshold, raising concerns about possible intervention. As investors await key U.S. economic reports and discussions…

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US Treasury's Bessent faces G20 diplomacy test amid tariffs, Iran war, bond turmoil

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will push G20 economies to reduce trade imbalances, boost growth and cut ties with Iran at meetings in North Carolina. The talks come amid tariff tensions, high energy prices and growing concerns over US debt, which recently crossed $40 trillion.

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