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📰 Index snub to test Indian bonds; rupee, RBI policy and US-Iran war in focus
🗓️ Aug 03 2026 01:34 UTC

The Indian rupee and government bonds will take cues from the central bank's policy decision this week, with rates widely expected to remain unchanged, while traders will closely watch comments on inflation as the Iran war strains energy supplies.

➤ Indian rupee and government bonds are influenced by the RBI's policy decision, expected to maintain current rates, with a focus on inflation commentary due to strained energy supplies from the Iran war.
➤ The deferral of Indian government bonds' inclusion in the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Index has negatively impacted investor sentiment and bond yields, despite improvements in foreign exchange reserves and balance of payments measures.
➤ Market participants anticipate the rupee to strengthen slightly due to potential de-escalation in the Iran conflict and continued dollar inflows, but the bond market faces near-term headwinds from the index inclusion setback.

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🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/reuters-index-snub-to-test-indian-bonds-rupee-rbi-policy-and-us-iran-war-in-focus-4091921895