South African government bonds were wobbly on Monday morning, at the start of a week packed with key data releases and event risks.On Tuesday, Markets will pay attention to inflation data, which the Reserve Bank monitors to decide on interest rates.Economists expect inflation to have moderated to an annual rate of 4.10% in February from 4.40% in January, with core inflation remaining steady at 4.10%.Local bonds are sensitive to changes in interest rates, which the Bank’s monetary policy committee could announce early next week The yield on the benchmark R186 bond rose to 8.155% in early trade, from 8.11% at its last settlement, as the rand slipped through R12/$ for the first time in two weeks.The US Federal Reserve will also conclude its scheduled policy meeting on Wednesday, with a 25 basis-points increase in rates expected.But markets will, in particular, be focused on how the world’s most influential central bank intends to approach its policy.Moody’s will wrap up the week with t...
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