India bonds log first monthly loss in four as surging oil, Treasury yields sting

In July, Indian government bonds faced their first monthly loss after a four-month streak of gains. The surge in oil prices and rising U.S. Treasury yields led to a drop in bond prices, prompting foreign investors to sell off their holdings as the month concluded. Attention now shifts to the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy decision, with overnight index swap rates experiencing a noteworthy rise alongside yields.