Bond Market
The bond market is ‘moving on’ from the Iran war
One indicator shows markets are “moving on” from the war, says Barry Knapp, managing partner of Ironsides Macroeconomics.
2 min read14 Apr 2026Jiraaf becomes the first OBPP platform to launch bond research reports for retail investors
Jiraaf has launched Research Analyst reports for retail bond investors in India, bridging the information gap with institutional players.
6 min read13 Apr 2026Indian 10-year bond yields rise after failed US-Iran talks pump up crude oil prices; CPI inflation data in focus
Government bond yields have been rising globally as elevated crude oil prices amid expectations of prolonged US-Iran war raised inflation risks, while the ceasefire reached last week remained fragile.
2 min read13 Apr 2026Bond market strategy: How investors should position after RBI policy, US-Iran ceasefire talks
Bond yields had risen sharply in March since the onset of the US–Iran war, with the benchmark 10-year yield touching a high of 7.13%. However, yields softened across the curve yesterday, amid optimism over the US-Iran ceasefire, alongside a broadly reassuring policy stance from the central bank.
3 min read9 Apr 2026Rupee appreciates 6 paise to open at 93 per US dollar
The Indian rupee opened at 93 per dollar, up 6 paise, supported by central bank actions. However, concerns over the Iran conflict could limit gains. Market experts see potential fluctuations due to rising oil prices and increased bond yields reflecting cautious investor sentiment.
2 min read7 Apr 2026India 10-year bond yield cross 7% amid surge in crude oil prices; likely to remain elevated
The benchmark 6.48% 2035 bond yield rose about 4 bps to 7.0734%, its highest level since May 21, 2024. Notably, benchmark yields have increased by 37 bps in March and 45 bps in FY26, despite 100 bps of rate cuts by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
2 min read2 Apr 2026Duration vs accrual: How debt mutual fund strategies actually work
Debt mutual funds follow different strategies—some bet on falling rates, others earn steady income. With yield spreads wide, here’s how duration and accrual strategies stack up now.
2 min read31 Mar 2026Indian 10-year bond yields ease as crude oil prices slip below $100 a barrel on US-Iran ceasefire hopes
The uptick in bond prices followed a sharp decline in crude oil prices, which helped ease inflationary concerns. The benchmark Brent crude contract was nearly 5% lower at $99.60 per barrel, after falling to an intraday low of $97.15.
3 min read25 Mar 2026Indian 10-year bond yield tops 6.8% amid crude oil price rally on US-Iran war. What should investors do?
Bond yields move inversely to prices, and recent developments in the bond market have led to a sustained upward movement in yields. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee weakened to a fresh record low of 93.94 against the US dollar.
3 min read23 Mar 2026US-Iran war: How is the Middle East conflict shaping India's bond market?
Bond markets are expected to be stable amid the crude oil shock as the RBI and government will work together to minimise the impact by keeping easy liquidity and tapping into their strategic oil reserve, opine experts.
3 min read6 Mar 2026