India bonds end week flat, but demand for long notes firms

Indian government bonds traded within a narrow range this past week. Fading inflation and rate-hike concerns left traders seeking market direction. Buyers entered long bonds as the yield curve steepened, attracting value. Rising oil prices exerted some pressure, but liquidity and softer inflation eased worries. Expectations now suggest neither the RBI nor the Federal Reserve will raise rates soon.

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