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US treasury bond prices down on Friday, Yields on 10-year, 30-year, 2-year jump. Check latest rates
When US bond prices fall, yields rise. Despite Friday's jump, yields have steadily moved lower in recent weeks. For the week, the 10-year yield posted its fifth straight decline
India's 10-year bond posts best week in 7 years, leads emerging Asia as oil slides
This week, Indian government bonds saw a remarkable performance, outpacing other Asian markets as benchmark yields dropped significantly. Following the Democratic win in the US midterms, crude prices fell sharply, enticing foreign investors back to purchase a significant volume of Indian bonds. This shift alleviates pressure on the Reserve Bank of India to maintain elevated yields, contributing to a positive outlook for Indian debt moving forward.
Eurozone bond yields set for biggest weekly fall since September as investors seek safety
Eurozone government bond yields are heading for their steepest weekly decline since late September as investors seek safe-haven assets amid a global technology selloff. Easing expectations of further ECB rate hikes have added to the decline, while Germany's 10-year yield touched a multi-month low.
India bonds emerge as top Asian performers as oil, Treasury yields decline
This week, Indian government bonds saw a positive trend following a Democratic win in the U.S. midterm elections. The reduction in oil prices and Treasury yields eased rupee pressure, boosting investor confidence. The benchmark bond yield improved significantly, declining by approximately 22 basis points. Furthermore, the surge in foreign investments into Indian bonds marked a notable high since July, leading to enhanced overall market sentiment.
ETMarkets Smart Talk| ₹15 lakh to invest in bonds? Here's how Jiraaf's Saurav Ghosh would spread it across maturities
In this edition of ETMarkets Smart Talk, Saurav Ghosh, Co-Founder of Jiraaf, shares his outlook on interest rates and bond yields and explains why a diversified approach across maturities could make sense in the current environment. He also illustrates how an investor with ₹15 lakh could consider spreading the allocation across two-, three- and five-year bonds rather than committing the entire amount at a single point in the interest-rate cycle.
US yields fall in choppy session as oil rises and equities sink
As geopolitical tensions change the landscape, US Treasuries are witnessing a spike in demand while equity markets take a hit and oil prices show volatility. Investors are reassessing their outlook on the US-Iran relations following new election results. The labor market remains resilient with dropping unemployment claims and heightened productivity levels, pointing towards ongoing inflation risk.
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Gold, Silver, Stocks: Why Bonds Deserve a Place on Your Dhanteras Shopping List
Traditionally, investors have turned to gold and silver on Dhanteras, but this trend is shifting. Recent fluctuations in these precious metals and stock equities have raised apprehensions over their reliability. Bonds present a viable alternative with their assured returns and steady interest payouts, offering stability amid market volatility. By including bonds in their investment strategy, individuals can ensure they meet their financial requirements without rushing to liquidate assets.

Why is gold price up today? Precious metal rises by 1.6% to $4,124.89 per ounce after US midterm election results
The price of gold is on the rise again. The precious metal has reached to its highest level in over two weeks on Thursday. The jump in the bullion prices has been witnessed after the US midterm election results. The spot gold has increased by 1.6% to $4,124.89 per ounce by 0752 GMT.

Eurozone bond yields edge lower as oil prices stabilise, ECB rate bets ease
Eurozone government bond yields edged lower as oil prices stabilised and investors assessed easing geopolitical risks following US midterm elections. However, rising inflation, potential ECB rate hikes and political uncertainty in France continued to shape market sentiment and influence European debt markets.

India needs wider bond yield differential to draw foreign investors
India's 10-year government bond yield differential with the US has recently surpassed 240 basis points. Market analysts suggest that this yield gap should exceed 300 basis points for attracting significant foreign investments. October saw foreign investors sell bonds worth approximately ₹5,615 crore, a decrease from the previous month. The rupee's performance improved against the dollar, aiding in mitigating some pressures from portfolio outflows.

Japan bond yields fall as oil prices slide on hopes of Iran war de-escalation
Japanese government bond yields declined across maturities, tracking a fall in US Treasury yields as lower oil prices eased inflation concerns and improved hopes of an end to the Iran conflict. However, expectations of further Bank of Japan rate hikes could limit the decline.

US Bond Yields fall after midterm election 2026 results: Why are 10-year, 30-year, 2-year treasury notes down?
US Treasuries were down after Democrats gained control of both the Senate and House with the election results also raising the prospect of gridlock between the US Congress and Donald Trump's White House.

Eurozone bond yields steady as investors await inflation data; US Treasury yields ease after midterm elections
Eurozone government bond yields were steady as investors awaited October inflation data, while US Treasury yields declined after Democrats gained control of both chambers of Congress. Markets also assessed the likelihood of further European Central Bank rate hikes in December.

US bond yields fall; Nasdaq, Dow Jones futures slip 2% as Democrats set for big win in US midterm elections
US Treasury yields fell on Tuesday as investors sought safe-haven assets amid a sharp sell-off in US equity futures following projections of significant Democratic gains in the 2026 midterm elections. The 10-year yield slipped nearly 5 bps to 4.902%, while the 2-year yield dropped 6 bps to 4.55%.

ETMarkets Smart Talk| FDs, government bonds or debt mutual funds: How should investors choose in today's market?
In this edition of ETMarkets Smart Talk, we speak with Siddharth Chaudhary, Head – Fixed Income, Bajaj Asset Management Limited, who shares his outlook on interest rates, bond yields and liquidity, and explains how investors can navigate the changing fixed-income landscape while balancing returns, risk and liquidity needs.

US midterm election results cheer US bond yields, 10-year treasury note, yield on 30-year bond, two-year treasury yield jump on Tuesday
US midterm election 2026 results: 10-year TIPS breakeven rate was last at 2.305 per cent, indicating the market sees inflation averaging about 2.3 per cent a year for the next decade.

US Treasury yields climb as strong jobs data, midterm polls weigh; 10-year yield eyes 5% again
US Treasury yields climbed as stronger than expected September jobs data pointed to a resilient labour market, while investors awaited the midterm election results. Falling oil prices briefly eased pressure on bonds, but the move reversed as economic data reinforced growth expectations and uncertainty over future US fiscal policy kept investors cautious.

India bonds end tad higher on softer oil
Indian government bonds experienced a modest rise as the 10-year bond yield neared a one-month peak. Investor optimism was bolstered by decreasing oil prices, although caution was still prevalent ahead of the upcoming US midterm elections. The benchmark bond yield displayed its lowest point since early October after notable drops in earlier trading sessions.

German bond yields rise as oil climbs ahead of US Midterm elections
German government bond yields rose as rebounding oil prices and caution ahead of the US midterm elections weighed on sentiment. The 10-year Bund yield climbed further from a two-month low, while investors assessed ECB rate expectations and global risk appetite.

US tech giants' AI borrowing could push up Europe's bond yields
Rising AI infrastructure investments are driving US technology giants to tap European bond markets, potentially increasing borrowing costs. Alphabet, Meta, Amazon and Microsoft are expected to boost debt issuance, intensifying competition for investor capital and putting pressure on corporate credit spreads and European government bond yields.

10-year bond yield eases 10 bps to 7.31% in sharpest fall since April
The 10-year bond yield experienced a notable decline to 7.31% following a decrease in oil prices. This decline represented the steepest drop observed since early April of this year. Oil prices fell nearly 5%, retreating from a six-month peak that occurred last week. Traders are currently holding back on taking fresh positions as they await the US midterm elections.

Why are 10-year Treasury note, yield on 30-year bond down ahead of November 3 Election Day after hitting highest levels in October? Details here
US Yields on benchmark 10-year notes and 30-year bonds were eyeing their third decline in a row as investors also awaited the November 3 US midterm elections.

Global Market: French bond yields hold steady despite Fitch downgrade warning
French bond yields remained steady despite Fitch downgrading the country's outlook to negative, as investors weighed fiscal concerns and political uncertainty against easing energy prices and developments in the Middle East.

Japan bond yields edge higher ahead of key JGB auctions; 10-year yield holds at 2.77%
Japanese government bond yields were mixed on Monday, with the 10-year benchmark holding steady at 2.77%, while the 20-year and 30-year yields rose. Investors assessed global interest rate trends ahead of a series of government debt auctions, including a 10-year bond sale on Thursday, followed by 30-year and five-year auctions later this month.

AI debt surge pushes Magnificent Seven borrowing to $578 billion, up 45%: SBI Research
The combined debt of the seven largest US technology companies, widely known as the Magnificent Seven, has increased nearly 45 per cent to USD 578 billion by mid-2026, raising concerns over the financial risks linked to the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure, according to a report by SBI Research.

With G-sec yields rising, countries have no alternative but to increase their bullion holdings
In India yield on T-year G secs has increased by 0.4 percentage points over the same period. Unfortunately, governments are confronting these higher borrowing costs precisely at a time when debt is elevated, with global public debt expected to exceed 100% of GDP by 2030, a level last reached in the immediate aftermath of WW2.

US bond market crash: 10-year, 30-year, 2-year yield notes fall to historic lows. Here's why
US Federal Reserve in September raised rates for the first time in three years in an effort to combat higher inflation, tied in part to high energy prices and the Artificial Intellience (AI) boom.

US Bond Treasury Yield Notes fall big: Why are 10-year, 30-year, 2-year notes down? Check factors, what to expect
US Treasury yields were down ahead of the US midterm elections 2026 due to a number of factors.

Global Market: Japan bond yields steady ahead of BOJ policy decision
Japanese government bond yields remained largely steady ahead of the Bank of Japan’s policy decision on Friday, supported by strong demand at a two-year bond auction and gains in US Treasuries. Markets expect the BOJ to hold rates steady, while a Reuters poll points to a possible 25-basis-point hike in December.
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