CURRENCY STRATEGY
How to trade India Cements, NMDC, Amara Raja and 3 other stocks? Aamar Deo of Angel One decodes
Markets had a dream rally in June, with the benchmark index Nifty gaining 2% WoW, whereas Bank Nifty gained 1.3% WoW. Overall, the markets continue to be driven by bullish investment sentiments, on the back of positive global cues, rally in heavyweights and on the hopes of rate-cut materialising, most probably in this quarter.
India best emerging market story; haven't ever seen valuations and fundamentals so attractive: Mihir Vora
The US economy has been much better than expected. It has been stronger for longer and of course, then it also translates to higher interest rates for longer, probably, but the fact is that the US economy is doing quite well.
Dollar barges past 161 yen and eyes quarterly rise
Amid currency fluctuations and economic indicators, market dynamics are influenced by the U.S. personal consumption expenditures price index and the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure, shaping expectations and trading behaviors.
Battered yen pinned near multi-decade low amid resilient dollar
U.S. Treasury yields drive market dynamics as the yen weakens, impacting global currencies. Analysts await U.S. PCE data for potential Japanese intervention, while political uncertainties in Europe add to market volatility. Higher U.S. yields influence bond markets globally, affecting currencies like Sterling and Antipodean currencies against a strong dollar.
Yen slides to weakest since 1986, raising risk of intervention
The Japanese yen declined by up to 0.4%, reaching 160.39 against the dollar, surpassing the threshold that previously triggered market intervention by officials in April. The significant disparity in interest rates between Japan and the U.S. continues to exert pressure on the yen, despite efforts to curb its depreciation.
Japan's Nikkei closes at highest since mid-April as value shares rally
Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Tuesday to its highest close in more than two months, as investors shifted focus to value stocks from semiconductor and other high-tech, while a weaker yen also lent support to export-related shares.
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Rupee closes higher on uptick in Asian FX, foreign banks' dollar sales
The Indian rupee closed stronger on Monday at 83.4600 against the U.S. dollar, supported by gains in most Asian currencies. The Indonesian rupiah led the gains, while dollar sales from foreign banks helped the rupee, despite oil companies' bids eroding some gains.
China's yuan slips to fresh 7-month lows as outflows mount
China's yuan dips to a fresh seven-month low against the dollar due to portfolio outflows and speculation about the central bank's actions.
Currency traders readying for a ‘Vol Killer’ summer after Fed
Investors may be disappointed as currency volatility is expected to remain low despite initial signs of turbulence. The market reacted to weak inflation data and Powell's rate cut projection, causing the FX Volatility Index to fall. Traders now anticipate narrow currency ranges over the summer.
Why crypto is an asset class that cannot be ignored?
Sathvik Vishwanath discusses the disruptive force of cryptocurrencies and their significance as an asset class in a live stream on ETMarkets, highlighting future trends like Ethereum 2.0 and DeFi.
Learn with ETMarkets: How inflation impacts INR & what currency traders should do?
The Indian Rupee (INR) is influenced by global economic trends, inflation, recession fears, and geopolitical tensions. Traders should monitor inflation, anticipate capital flows, and use hedging strategies in the forex market.
Gold Price Today: Yellow metal prices fall by Rs 3,400/10 grams in 20 days; silver drops Rs 6,000/kg
Gold prices on MCX fell by Rs 3,400 in 20 days, opening at Rs 71,012 per 10 grams. Silver contracts on MCX also dropped sharply. The decline was triggered by a strong US jobs report impacting the USD and Federal Reserve decisions.
Gold Price Today: Yellow metal opens slightly higher at Rs 72,914/10 gm; silver rises by Rs 1,100
Gold Price Today: In response to recent volatility in the bullion market, the August futures of gold opened 0.55% higher at Rs 72,914 per 10 grams, representing a gain of Rs 396. Both gold and silver rebounded from recent lows, attributed in part to interest rate cuts by the Bank of Canada.
Learn with ETMarkets: What do global economic trends, and their implications mean to gold, currency markets?
The Indian rupee tends to weaken during such times due to increased risk aversion and capital outflows. A weaker rupee makes gold and silver more expensive in the domestic market, potentially leading to profit booking and increased liquidity among investors.
Rupee falls on month-end dollar demand; election results in focus
The Indian rupee declined on Friday, pressured by month-end dollar demand from importers, with investors awaiting the outcome of the country's general elections for fresh cues.
Gold Price Today: Yellow metal opens flat at Rs 72,100 while silver down by Rs 1,080
Gold Price Today: Gold and silver futures open mixed on MCX ahead of US data. MCX Gold shows potential downside with support at Rs 71,700. Neha Qureshi recommends selling MCX gold at Rs 72,200 and silver at Rs 94,000.
Asia stocks gain, dollar drifts as inflation tests await
Asian stocks rose for the fourth month, while the dollar drifted lower. Investors await inflation readings from Europe and the U.S. for interest rate guidance.
Yen's relentless slide revives Japan's interest in structural reforms
Japanese policymakers are focusing on structural economic factors driving persistent yen declines, as market intervention has limited impact on the currency's broader slide.
Big drug hauls in Punjab; nationally, seizures up 160% in a decade
Seizure of drugs by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) across all states have gone up by 160% between 2014 and December 2023 when compared to 2006-2013, according to home ministry data. NCB has registered 210% more drug-related cases during the same period. In Punjab, which goes to polls on June 1, drones have been recovered and drugs seized, making it among one of the top states as far as drug seizures are concerned.
Gold prices today: Yellow metal prices fall by Rs 2,400 in last 7 days, silver above Rs 94,500/ kg
Gold prices experienced a decline on Tuesday. Despite the dip, gold retained its strength as traders awaited US inflation data, which could influence the Federal Reserve's decision regarding interest rate cuts.
Crypto Talk: Election year economic policies could propel Bitcoin to new heights, predicts Rajagopal Menon of WazirX
2024 is projected to be a significant year for cryptocurrencies with government spending expected to rise, leading to a potential reduction in interest rates. Bitcoin's price surge post-halving is driven by factors like institutional demand and cyclical patterns. Rajagopal Menon says no one who has held Bitcoin for more than 4 years has ever lost money. Systematically buying Bitcoin every month, similar to investing in a mutual fund, can be an effective strategy.
Dollar firm ahead of global inflation data
Investors are focusing on U.S., European, and Japanese inflation data to guide the global interest rate outlook for the week, impacting foreign exchange trade dominated by the hunt for 'carry' and supporting the dollar.
Dollar down on profit taking but upbeat outlook remains
The dollar slipped against major currencies on Friday, but remains well-placed for further advances supported by strong U.S. economic data. Markets dial back expectations for interest rate cuts as U.S. business activity accelerates and input prices surge, prompting a debate among policymakers on inflation control.
Gold Price Today: Yellow metal opens below Rs 72,000/10 grams, while silver flat at Rs 90,591kg
Gold prices on the MCX for June futures contracts slipped by Rs 126 or 0.18% to reach Rs 71,451 per 10 grams amid a backdrop of escalating treasury yields and profit booking.This decline in gold prices marks its most significant weekly drop of the year, following a record high earlier in the week.
Gold Price Today: Yellow metal opens at Rs 72,575/10 grams; silver drops 2% at Rs 91,415/kg
Supported by hawkish Federal Reserve remarks, gold prices for June futures contracts on MCX opened unchanged at Rs 72,575 per 10 grams, marking a decrease of Rs 471 or 0.64%. Gold stabilized following its largest decline of the month, influenced by Federal Reserve comments indicating a prolonged period of higher US interest rates to counter inflation.
HSBC and StanChart step up GIFT City play, buy stakes in CCIL-IFSC
"Being the global bank that we are, what we do, therefore, is connect India to the rest of the world and connect the rest of the world to India and GIFT is clearly onshoring what was happening offshore," HSBC India CEO Hitendra Dave told ET.
'Stock market rally' from June 4, predicts PM Modi: Should stock, mutual fund, gold investors tweak portfolios before Lok Sabha election results?
Lok Sabha election results 2024: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the stock market would have a rally once the election results are out. A few days back, Union Home Minister Amit Shah asked investors to buy the dip before June 4, 2024, as the market will shoot up after that. Now the question is what should investors do till the election results are out? Is it time to accumulate more stocks or avoid the volatility and play it safe? Find out here
Airtel Africa’s Dutch hold-company completes $550 million bond repayment
During Airtel Africa’s IPO back in June 2019, the (Airtel Africa) Group had $2,719 million of external debt at the HoldCo level, which had resulted in significant exposure to currency fluctuations and the reliance on upstreaming funds to cover both interest costs and the principal repayment.
Marico on course to deliver double-digit constant currency growth in international business: Saugata Gupta
Marico CEO discusses market share dynamics, rural recovery, deflation impact, and strategy focusing on premium segments. The company targets double-digit revenue growth, digital business expansion, and sustainable scale-up of Beardo and Plix portfolios. Gupta says: "We expect the digital business also to get into at least a double-digit EBITDA by FY27 with a 2x times growth and we believe that this business will contribute to, which is now 20%, over the next three years will be 25% of our overall portfolio in India."
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