DOLLAR GAINS
Rupee inches higher tracking gains in most Asian peers
The Indian rupee reached 83.4625 against the U.S. dollar, aided by a weaker dollar index and gains in yen and yuan. Brent crude prices eased. The U.S. jobs report and bond yields will impact Federal Reserve rate forecasts. Importers' hedging may limit rupee gains. Lloyd Chan of MUFG Bank expects the dollar to weaken as U.S. job market softens.
Dollar at three-week lows; pound takes UK election in stride
The US dollar nears three-week lows awaiting payrolls data impact, while the pound remains strong amid UK election expectations. Euro stable pre-French election. Yen rebounds cautiously. Australian dollar near six-month highs. Bitcoin slightly down.
Rupee falls 5 paise to 83.54 against US dollar in early trade
The rupee depreciated 5 paise to 83.54 against the dollar due to high crude prices, starting at 83.52. Positive equities, foreign fund inflows supported. Amit Pabari noted pressures like crude at USD 87. S&P's YeeFarn Phua mentioned fiscal deficit reduction need. NSE Nifty, Sensex surged; FIIs buying shares. Dollar index at 105.36, US yields at 4.35%.
Dollar on the defensive after soft data, little relief for yen
Currency markets react to global economic trends, with sterling potentially shifting leadership from Rishi Sunak to Keir Starmer in the UK.
Gold gains on softer dollar ahead of US Fed minutes
Gold prices strengthened on Wednesday as the dollar eased after dovish comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, with investors now turning to minutes from the U.S. central bank's latest policy meeting to gauge future interest rate cuts.
Rupee gains 0.1% against US dollar, ends at 83.38
The RBI intervenes in the market periodically via liquidity management, including through the selling of dollars, to prevent a steep fluctuation in the local currency, though it has fallen to record highs intermittently.
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US dollar weakens vs yen as inflation moderates
The U.S. dollar fell against the yen on Friday after data showed inflation in the world's largest economy cooled down last month, cementing expectations that the Federal Reserve will start cutting interest rates this year.
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.
Rupee ends higher, lifted by bond inflows; oil firms' dollar bids cap gains
The Indian rupee closed higher at record levels despite dollar demand, reflecting resilience amidst regional pressures. Anticipation of dollar inflows related to JPMorgan's index inclusion boosted the currency.
Dollar hits 38-year high vs yen; stocks mixed
The dollar index, which measures the greenback against a basket of currencies including the yen and the euro, gained 0.31% at 106.00, with the euro down 0.25% at $1.0686.
Indian rupee gains 3.5 paise on Tuesday
The 10-year benchmark government bond also traded flat, with yields closing at 6.98% on Tuesday, up just one basis point from the last close. Yields have been touching a low of 6.95% to 6.96% in the middle of the day, but again rise as the day progresses.
Gold gains on dollar retreat, focus on US inflation data
Gold prices rose on Monday, helped by a pullback in the dollar, while investors looked forward to U.S. inflation data due later this week that could offer more clarity on the Federal Reserve's monetary policy.
Dollar extends gains against yen with US economic strength in focus
The dollar strengthened against the yen, euro, and sterling amidst U.S. economic concerns and central bank actions. Bitcoin price rose to $65,105 amidst market fluctuations.
Gold gains as soft US data lifts Fed rate cut bets
Gold prices rose on Tuesday following softer-than-expected U.S. retail sales data, boosting hopes of Federal Reserve rate cuts. Spot gold and U.S. gold futures also increased, influenced by lower Treasury yields and the declining dollar.
Dollar gains on hawkish Fed, even as inflation cools
The dollar strengthened despite weak U.S. producer price data for May, following a hawkish Federal Reserve meeting. U.S. producer prices fell unexpectedly in May, with core prices remaining flat. The Federal Reserve's stance on interest rates also influenced the dollar's performance.
Gold pares gains on reduced rate cut bets after Fed verdict
Gold prices fluctuated as the U.S. Federal Reserve hinted at a single interest rate cut this year due to persistent inflation levels.
Canada's May job gains exceed forecasts; wage growth accelerates
The unemployment rate ticked up to a 28-month high of 6.2% from 6.1% in April, matching forecasts. The jobless rate, on an uptrend over the past year, has risen 1.1 percentage points since April 2023, Statscan data showed. Economists had said that with no slowdown in population growth seen in the short-term, any job additions below 45,000 people would push the unemployment rate higher.
Rupee falls though Asian peers gain; forward premiums tick up
Indian rupee weakens on Federal Reserve rate cut expectations. RBI intervention counters pressure from weak national election results and foreign equity outflows.
US dollar gains after stronger-than-expected services sector data
The Institute for Supply Management said its nonmanufacturing purchasing managers index rose to 53.8 last month from 49.4 in April. May's reading, the highest since August, overshot estimates of all 59 economists in a Reuters poll that had pegged the median expectation at 50.8.
Sensex surges 2,400 pts, Nifty tops 22,600 after posting worst day in four years as poll verdict anxiety eases
Nifty50 and Sensex rebounded after worst day in 4 years following narrow win for PM Modi's alliance, raising policy continuity concerns.
Rupee gains 7 paise to 83.44 against US dollar in early trade
Rupee appreciated 7 paise to 83.44 against the US dollar, influenced by domestic equity markets and lower crude oil prices. The currency rebounded from a decline post-election results showing less-than-expected majority for the BJP-led NDA.
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.
Silver hits fresh lifetime high of Rs 96,220, gains Rs 1,612/kg
Both silver and gold prices increased on Tuesday. Silver futures for July rose ₹618 (0.65%) to ₹95,226 around 7:25 pm. Gold futures for June reached an intraday high of ₹72,375 per 10 gm and were trading at ₹72,311 around the same time — an increase of ₹302 (0.42%).
Rupee gains by most in 5 months on stocks, RBI dividend
The rupee rose as much as 0.3% to 83.03 against the dollar on Friday, the most since December 15, as markets reopened after being shut on Thursday.
Dollar set for weekly gain as rate cut bets ebb
The dollar is on track for its largest weekly gain in a month and a half, supported by strong U.S. economic data and a hawkish stance in Federal Reserve minutes.
Sensex ends 267 points higher, Nifty near 22,600 ahead of Fed mins
Domestic equity indices, BSE benchmark Sensex and NSE Nifty, surged on Wednesday, led by gains in fast-moving consumer goods and Reliance Industries, ahead of the Federal Reserve minutes.
Gold prices set for second weekly gain on Fed rate outlook
The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits fell last week, unwinding nearly half of the jump at the start of the month, indicating that labor market conditions remain fairly tight even as job growth is cooling.
Rupee gains but lags behind Asian peers, forward premiums rise
The rupee was at 83.46 against the U.S. dollar as of 09:40 a.m. IST, up from its previous close at 83.50.
Yen clings to sharp gains after suspected intervention, Fed in focus
The Japanese currency was trading a touch lower 0.16% at 156.56 per dollar, but was well off its 34-year low of 160.245 hit on Monday when traders say yen-buying intervention by Tokyo drove a sizeable rebound of nearly six yen.
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