Market Updates
Indian bonds dip as U.S.-Iran tensions push oil up
February 20, 2026
India's government bond yields climbed Friday as escalating U.S.-Iran tensions pushed oil prices to a six-month high, dampening risk appetite. Traders remained cautious ahead of the weekly debt auction, with rising crude prices and supply concerns adding pressure. Long-term overnight index swap rates also increased due to heightened risk aversion.
India's government bond yields climbed Friday as escalating U.S.-Iran tensions pushed oil prices to a six-month high, dampening risk appetite. Traders remained cautious ahead of the weekly debt auction, with rising crude prices and supply concerns adding pressure. Long-term overnight index swap rates also increased due to heightened risk aversion.
