US Treasury Markets Show Stability Amid Ongoing US-Iran Tensions

Indian Bond Market Update - March 5

The Indian bond market opened steady on March 5, with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) likely intervening in the market to stabilize yields. The benchmark 10-year yield held steady at 6.6704%, after a volatile session on March 4 when it rose 5 basis points but recovered later in the day.

Global Market Influences

The ongoing US-Israel-Iran war has driven up crude prices by more than 10% since February 28, with Brent crude trading at $83.61 per barrel. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil import corridor, remains a concern for traders.

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RBI Intervention

The RBI and state-owned banks are believed to have intervened with bond purchases to defend the 6.7% psychological level, supporting the stability of the market.

Upcoming Auction

Traders will shift focus to the March 6 auction of dated securities, worth Rs 29,000 crore, for fresh direction on yield movement.

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Market Outlook

With supply temporarily drying up and balance sheet considerations in play, yields may remain range-bound in the near term even if global volatility persists.

Currency Market

The rupee rebounded more than 50 paise at the open, pulling back from a record low. The rupee was trading at Rs 91.57 against the dollar, after sinking to a new low of Rs 92.17 in the previous session.