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Indian bonds flat as oil climbs again and traders brace for US Iran risks
Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
First weekly drop since April 3 despite Friday calm
Indian government bonds were largely unchanged on Friday, yet still logged their first weekly decline since April 3. The slide comes as oil prices resume their upward trajectory, and traders see no near-term resolution to the US-Iran conflict. With energy costs and geopolitical risk back in focus, bond markets remain cautious heading into next week.
- Bonds were steady on Friday but fell for the week
- Oil prices turned upward, pressuring bond sentiment
- No visible resolution to the US-Iran conflict
- Geopolitical risk keeps markets cautious
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