Bond Yield
Debt funds or direct bonds? Understanding the routes to fixed income investing
Sebi's reforms and online bond platforms have made direct bond investing more accessible than ever. But should investors choose individual bonds over debt mutual funds—or use both?
3 min read28 Jul 2026Bond market at a turning point! Axis Mutual Fund says bond investors should buy, not panic
Axis MF cautions that aggressive rate hikes won't address INR depreciation and may harm India's growth. They recommend a neutral-to-slightly long duration stance over three months, adjusting based on RBI policy and crude prices, while advising gradual exposure to fixed-income assets.
4 min read30 May 2026Bond market buzzing: Amid stock market volatility, is it the right time to add government bonds to your portfolio?
As stock market volatility rises, experts weigh in on the merits of government bonds. While they provide safety, are they worth the investment amidst shifting interest rates and inflation concerns?
5 min read27 May 2026Rising US bond yields trigger global jitters: How does it impact Indian investors? Explained
Rising US bond yields are raising concerns globally, impacting emerging markets like India. Goenka recommends tax equalization on bond income to encourage investment. The situation may force India to raise interest rates due to inflation linked to higher oil prices.
3 min read19 May 2026Indian bond yields spike to six-week high as crude oil price rally jolts markets
Bond markets from Tokyo to New York came under pressure following fresh attacks in the Gulf region. The yield on the benchmark 10-year US Treasury note surged to a 15-month high of 4.6310%.
3 min read18 May 2026Bond market prices in possible RBI rate hikes after fuel price increase
Market participants and economists said the rise in yields reflects growing concerns that higher oil prices could raise inflation and weaken the rupee, although they remain divided on whether the Reserve Bank of India would actually raise the repo rate.
3 min read16 May 2026Indian bond yields end April near 7% as crude oil prices surge. What should investors do?
Global bond markets also faced pressure, with the 10-year US Treasury yield rising to a five-week high. This followed the US Federal Reserve’s most divided rate decision since 1992, which dampened expectations of near-term rate cuts as rising energy prices heightened inflation concerns.
3 min read1 May 2026Japan two-year bond yield rises to highest in nearly 30 years on interest rate hike bets
Japanese government bond yields have risen, while bond prices have declined, tracking a broader global selloff in fixed-income markets. The move reflects mounting concerns over persistent inflation, driven by a surge in crude oil prices following the escalation of the US-Iran war.
1 min read26 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 2026PSU banks eye infra bond issuances, await softer yields
Bankers say the timing hinges on expectations of further liquidity support from the central bank to bring rates down.
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