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Rupee closes nearly unchanged at 83.48 against dollar
The US Non-Farm Payroll (NFP) data is expected today, which will influence rate cut expectations by the Federal Reserve. The dollar index fell 0.2% to a three-week low and touched 104.95 due to pressures from the euro and the British pound.
Rupee strengthens slightly against dollar, settling at 83.495
The rupee closed at 83.495/$1, versus the previous close at 83.50/$1, Bloomberg data showed. Foreign investors bought Rs. 2,575 crores worth of Indian equity and Rs. 1,180 crores in fully accessible Indian government bonds, BSE and CCIL data showed.
Rupee closes marginally lower at 83.53 against dollar
Most Asian currencies fell versus the dollar on Wednesday. The 10-year benchmark government bond yields in India eased a little, closing at 6.99% on Wednesday, after remaining steady at 7.0%-7.01% in the last couple days.
US yields boost dollar and leave yen dazed at 38-year low
The dollar was supported by rising U.S. yields on Tuesday, with the pressure being felt by low-yielding currencies such as China's yuan and Japan's yen, which was pinned to its lowest since 1986.
Rupee falls 11 paise to close at 83.537 against US dollar; 10-year G-Sec yield trades flat
The 10-year benchmark bond yields have been trading flat, but traders say that these levels are good. “Today there seems to be buying from mutual funds. They sold during the quarter end so they have to replenish their kitty”, they said. Liquidity eased a bit as the month began to a surplus of almost Rs. 28,000 crores due to government spending.
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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Rupee appreciates 14 paise; closed at 83.45 per dollar
Currency traders expect a range of 83.25 to 83.75 to a dollar next week and expect the local currency to close around 83.30/$1 tomorrow after inflows from the index inclusion come in.
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.
Rupee gains for 3 straight sessions, settles at 83.57
The yield on the 10-year benchmark bond increased slightly but remains within market expectations, closing at 7.00% on Wednesday.
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.
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.
Rupee falls to record low hurt by likely outflows, importer dollar demand
The currency fell to a record low of 83.6650 against the U.S. dollar in the latter half of Thursday's trading session, closing at 83.6425. This marks a decline from the previous session's close of 83.4550. Traders attributed the currency's weakness to a broadly stronger dollar and a weakening Chinese yuan, which exerted additional pressure on the Indian currency throughout the day.
Rupee falls to record low hurt by likely dollar outflows, importer dollar demand
The rupee declined to a lifetime low of 83.62 against the U.S. dollar in the latter half of Thursday’s trading session and was last quoted at 83.5975. The local currency had closed at 83.4550 in the previous session.
Rupee rises 7 paise to 83.48 against US dollar in early trade
Rupee appreciates 7 paise to 83.48 against the US dollar, supported by foreign capital inflow and positive equity market sentiment; dollar index up at 105.01; Brent crude down to USD 84.14 per barrel.
Rupee opens on flat note against US dollar in early trade
The 30-share BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty experienced slight declines, reflecting market movements. Moody's Ratings forecast India to maintain its position as the fastest-growing economy in the Asia-Pacific region.
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.
Dollar retreats as market braces for US inflation, Fed test
The dollar retreated on Wednesday from a four-week high reached the day before as markets awaited key U.S. inflation data, plus the Federal Reserve's policy decision and updated economic projections later in the day.
Rupee closes at record low vs dollar ahead of US Fed statement
Recently released data showing a larger-than-expected jobs addition in the US has dampened hopes of the Federal Reserve lowering interest rates while sharp weakness in the Chinese yuan versus the US dollar over the past couple of days has dragged Asian currencies lower, dealers said.
Rupee ends at record low vs US dollar as Asian peers slip
The Indian currency has been hovering near its record low of 83.5750, a level it reached in April. However, regular market intervention by the Reserve Bank of India has helped to curb further decline, according to traders. Last week's trading was notably volatile due to the national election results, prompting increased hedging activity from importers and exporters, as indicated by data from a local clearing house.
Rupee falls most in over a year as vote count shows narrower win for Modi-led alliance
Traders said the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) likely stepped in to limit the rupee's decline. State-run banks were spotted offering dollars near 83.50 levels, likely on behalf of the RBI. The sales were intended to plug likely outflows instead of pushing the dollar-rupee pair lower, a foreign exchange trader at a large private bank said.
Rupee logs best intraday rise in over five months
The rupee's strengthening also spurred importer hedging on Monday, which eroded the currency's gains, while traders also cited bids from state-run banks when the local currency rose above 83.
Euro weakness drives pound to highest since August 2022
The euro dropped to as low as 84.48 pence, down 0.3%, at its lowest since August 2022, also trading lower against the dollar.
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.
Rupee rises 7 paise to 83.24 against US dollar in early trade
The rupee rose by 7 paise to 83.24 against the US dollar, aligning with its fundamentals. Medium-term target projected to range between 82.80 to 82.50 levels. Dollar index was trading lower at 104.63.
Rupee ends flat as foreign banks' dollar buys eat into uptick
The rupee ended at 83.5075 against the U.S. dollar, barely changed from its previous close at 83.5175. The currency had risen to a high of 83.4475 early in the session, before shedding some of the gains.
Rupee ends higher on inflows, dollar sales by state-run banks
The currency had dropped to a record low of 83.5750 on Friday but has since recovered modestly helped by the central bank's intervention and as fears of escalation in the Middle East conflict ebbed.
Rupee drops to record low as risk aversion boosts dollar
The rupee opened at 83.5550 to the U.S. dollar, weakening past 83.5475, its previous record low, and down from 83.5375 on Thursday.
Rupee ends at record closing low, wedges between outflows, higher Asia FX
The Indian rupee closed at a record low of 83.5375 against the dollar, stabilized by RBI intervention amid equity outflows. Analysts predict consolidation between 83.20-83.70, with Asian currencies and Korean won rising.
Dollar hits two-week low while battered yen stabilises
Federal Reserve officials, including U.S. central bank chief Jerome Powell, on Wednesday continued to focus on the need for more debate and data before interest rates are cut, a move financial markets expect to occur in June.
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