The US Treasury says it will hold auction sizes for notes and bonds steady for the next several quarters, reflecting a cautious borrowing strategy amid ongoing market volatility. Announced as part of its quarterly refunding plan, the move is intended to reduce added pressure on the bond market, signaling an effort to stabilize demand and keep rates from reacting too strongly.
India’s decade-long push to expand oil and gas production has delivered little on the ground. In 10 years, the government awarded 172 blocks and saw extensive exploration, yet only one marginal field produces. Experts cite geological hurdles and a shift of risk to companies, deterring global capital, while state-run firms dominate auctions—leaving imports as the default supply.
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