While global markets are expecting a rise in US rates in December, local shorter-dated bonds yields are unlikely to respond significantly unless the local Reserve Bank shifts from its current position that it expects to leave the domestic cash rate on hold for quite some time.
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An anticipated Christmas US rate rise may buoy local bond investors, but this will be moderated by the actions of the Reserve Bank of Australia.