RBI is expected to cut the repo rate by 25bps in its policy review on the 29thof January 2013. Equity markets have factored in a 25bps rate cut with the Sensex and Nifty closing last week at the highest levels seen in over two years. However equity markets have not factored in a 50bps rate hike by the RBI ( Read Why RBI will cut repo rate by 50bps ). A 50bps rate hike will drive equities sharply higher. Read full analysis Bond markets will take down bond yields if the RBI cuts the repo rate by 50bps. The yield on the 8.15% 2022 bond can fall by 25bps on a 50bps rate cut, as the market will then factor in more rate cuts in 2013. Markets will also take the 50bps rate cut by the RBI as a thumbs up signal by the Central Bank to the Government on its efforts on fiscal consolidation. Read full analysis The knowledge series from Investors are Idiots.com include Tutorials on Equity and Fixed Income Investments , Learn to be Your Own Fund Manager Series and Fixed Income Investing Series . Subscribing for the knowledge series will enable you to make informed decisions on your equity and fixed income portfolio and you will start managing your portfolio as well as a professional fund manager would. The Republic Day offer on the Knowledge Series is Rs 10,400. You save 60% on the Republic Day Knowledge Series offer. |
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