India bonds slip on oil spike, bargain hunters curb losses
Indian government bonds weakened in early trade as oil prices extended gains. Rising crude prices could widen India's trade deficit and stoke inflationary pressure. Bargain buying and state-run bank bids limited the losses in the domestic bond market. Hopes of a peace deal and RBI foreign exchange measures aided sentiment. Traders await an update on India's inclusion in the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Index.
Shanghai is rolling out new subsidies to lure offshore bond issuers into its free trade zone. This initiative aims to invigorate the currently stagnant market and position it as a leading global funding hub. Eligible bond issues will benefit from subsidies that cover legal, advisory, and banking fees, while onshore banks will also gain the ability to purchase these offshore bonds, ultimately fostering yuan internationalization and increasing foreign investments.
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