Indian bonds gain as soft US inflation cools Fed rate hike bets

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Indian government bonds saw gains as US inflation eased, reducing immediate rate hike fears. Treasury yields declined, prompting a similar trend in Indian overnight index swap rates. Markets largely overlooked rising oil prices and their impact on domestic inflation. Anticipation of a delayed Federal Reserve rate hike cycle supported bond sentiment. Foreign investor inflows and index inclusion bets also bolstered the Indian debt market.