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G Sec 10 year yield crosses 7 percent as oil spikes and Fed turns hawkish

Economy
Published on 4 May 2026
G Sec 10 year yield crosses 7 percent as oil spikes and Fed turns hawkish

A crude oil surge nudged yields above 7%

India’s 10-year government bond yield in Mumbai jumped past 7% to close at 7.01% as crude oil prices rose and hawkish comments from the US Federal Reserve pushed global yields higher. Money market rates climbed too, reflecting shrinking banking liquidity and tighter financial conditions, increasing pressure on borrowing costs.

  • 10-year G-Sec yield closed at 7.01%, topping 7%
  • Rising crude oil and hawkish Fed signals drove the move
  • Money market rates rose amid shrinking banking liquidity
  • Tighter global conditions may keep pressure on rates
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