Indian Government Bond Yields are influenced by which of the following?
- 1.Actions of the United States Federal Reserve
- 2.Actions of the Reserve Bank of India
- 3.Inflation and short-term interest rates
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- A.1 and 2 only
- B.2 only
- C.3 only
- D.1, 2 and 3
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: D. 1, 2 and 3
Bond yields are sensitive to global economic conditions and monetary policy actions. The US Federal Reserve's policies impact global liquidity and interest rate expectations, thereby influencing Indian yields. The Reserve Bank of India directly manages domestic monetary policy, including interest rates and liquidity, which are key determinants of government bond yields. Furthermore, inflation expectations and prevailing short-term interest rates are fundamental drivers of bond yields, as they affect the real return an investor receives and the opportunity cost of holding bonds.
Source: UPSC gs1 2021