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Rupee nudges up on lower US bond yields, forward premiums rise
Pressure on the yen and yuan had kept Asian currencies on the defensive over recent trading sessions but soft U.S. economic data on Wednesday helped ease the depreciation pressure.
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.
India bond yields edge lower tracking US peers
Indian government bond yields ended lower on Wednesday amid a pullback in U.S. Treasury yields, while traders still assessed the pace of foreign inflows into debt after domestic securities were included in a global index.
Dollar on the defensive amid lower yields, yen hovers near 38-year trough
The dollar weakens after Powell's dovish U.S. bond yield comments, amid potential Japanese intervention during U.S. holiday. Concerns over Biden presidency and easing long-term Treasury yields persist, as local inflation remains steady and the Australian dollar sees a rise.
India's June palm oil imports rise to 6-month high on lower prices
India's palm oil imports rose in June due to strong demand before festivals. Refiners played a key role, potentially impacting Malaysian palm oil futures. Sunvin Group highlighted palm oil's competitive pricing. The country's edible oil imports increased, with significant purchases from Indonesia, Brazil, Russia, and Ukraine.
Rupee ends lower pressured by weaker yuan, importer dollar bids
Rupee under pressure as economy cools and FX reserves build up. Investors expect U.S. rate cuts, impacting rupee. Despite importers' dollar demand, rupee may strengthen with inflows. Interest rate futures hint at rate cuts ahead, influencing market sentiment.
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Wall Street ends lower as investors digest inflation data, presidential debate
Market dynamics were influenced by strategic acquisitions like Nokia's deal with Infinera, impacting trading volume. Sector performances varied, with energy and real estate sectors showing resilience, while utilities and communications services faced declines.
US weekly jobless claims drift lower
Initial claims for state unemployment benefits dropped 6,000 to a seasonally adjusted 233,000 for the week ended June 22, the Labor Department said on Thursday. The claims data included last Wednesday's Juneteenth National Independence Day, a new holiday. Claims tend to be volatile around public holidays.
Nasdaq ends lower as Nvidia drags the tech sector for second day
S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed slightly lower on Friday, impacted by Nvidia's decline. Market volatility was observed due to triple witching, with positive PMI data.
Pakistani stocks cross 80,000-mark for the first time, end lower
The index closed up by 0.08% after reaching an intraday record high of 80,059 points, marking a 1.6% increase. The market rally was primarily driven by the annual budget, which bolstered the likelihood of a new bailout from the International Monetary Fund, as anticipated by investors.
Nasdaq manages 5th straight record high close; S&P 500 ends barely lower
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 57.94 points, or 0.15%, to 38,589.16. The S&P 500 lost 2.14 points, or 0.04%, at 5,431.6 and the Nasdaq Composite added 21.32 points, or 0.12%, at 17,688.88.
Rupee ends lower on jump in US bond yields, RBI intervention caps losses
The Indian rupee ended weaker on Monday, weighed down by a rise in U.S. bond yields, but likely intervention by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) helped limit the currency's losses.
Abneesh Roy's top four stock picks for strong returns over next year
It is a coalition government and in the past we have seen that whenever that happens spends on the rural do increase. Please note that in the coming months, there are three-four key state elections also. So, we do expect that farm subsidy, farm support programmes will see a higher outlay rather than just a pure play capex, infra spends.
Saudi Aramco shares trade higher after share offering
Saudi Aramco's shares were higher on Sunday, the first trading day after a secondary share offering expected to raise at least $11.2 billion.
Better planning can check delays in infra creation: Tata Projects
Vinayak Pai, CEO of Tata Projects, highlights the need for better detailed project report (DPR) preparation to minimize delays in infrastructure projects. Pai emphasizes that India's front-end design efforts are below global standards, leading to poorly defined projects and execution delays. He calls for improved front-end planning and consistent contract monitoring across ministries. Tata Projects is focusing on metro projects, airports, and emerging sectors like green hydrogen and battery manufacturing. Current projects like Pune Metro and Noida International Airport are on schedule, reflecting rising investment and expansion in infrastructure.
Rupee ends lower on importer, foreign banks' dollar buys
The Indian rupee ended weaker on Thursday, pressured by dollar demand from local importers and foreign banks even as most of its Asian peers gained.
Tokyo stocks open lower
Tokyo stocks opened lower on Wednesday, weighed down by a stronger yen against the dollar despite gains on Wall Street. The dollar fetched 155.35 yen in early Asian trade, up from 154.80 yen in New York, but still down from 155.91 yen in Tokyo late Tuesday.
RIL investors suffer Rs 1.27 lakh crore loss as stock ends 7.5% lower
Shares of RIL dropped 7.5% on BSE as NDA alliance's election results differed from exit polls, wiping off Rs 1.27 lakh crore from investors. RIL hit an all-time high of Rs 3,029 on June 3, with a market cap of Rs 20.44 lakh crore, now at Rs 18.9 lakh crore.
Paytm, Inox Wind among 736 BSE-listed stocks that hit lower circuit
The market capitalisation of the BSE listed companies fell by Rs 30 lakh crore with 694 stocks hitting lower circuits and 292 crashing to 52-week lows on the BSE.
F&O Radar: Deploy Bull Call Ladder on Nifty to benefit from lower-level bounce
Nifty surged to a new all-time high of 23,110 before correcting slightly. With support near 22,500, it's expected to trade in a range of 22,500 to 23,000. Analysts recommend a Bull Call Ladder strategy amid capped upside and potential for bounce from lower levels.
Wall Street ends lower amid rate concerns, higher bond yields
Stocks declined following the Beige Book release, showing U.S. economic expansion and reduced rate cut expectations, per CME FedWatch Tool.
Sugar exports to depend on monsoon, cane sowing in 2024-25
India may consider allowing sugar exports for the 2024-25 season pending final assessment of sugarcane sowing and output. The country anticipates a lower sugar production of 30 million tonnes compared to 32.8 million tonnes last year. Mills in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka have come close to the end of crushing for the current season and expect to reach 31.8 million tonnes by September. The government is prioritizing stock availability for domestic consumption and ethanol production.
India needs lower tax on recruitment services to boost jobs, says industry body
India's Indian Staffing Federation (ISF) has called for a reduction in the 18% tax on recruitment agencies providing outsourced staff to big companies. The ISF, which provided 1.6 million outsourced workers to companies last year, believes the new government should support hiring more salaried workers. The ISF claims that the 18% goods and services tax discourages employers from hiring contract workers through recruitment agencies.
I know system aligned against lower castes as my grandmother, father were PM: Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi highlighted the systemic alignment against lower castes, drawing from his family's political legacy. He emphasized the need for representation of 90% of the population in power structures.
Rupee ends marginally lower tracking weak Asian currencies; US CPI awaited
The rupee ended at 83.53 to the U.S. dollar, down from 83.50 in the previous session. The domestic unit traded in a narrow four-paise range in Monday's session.
Rupee ends mildly lower on foreign banks' dollar buys; forward premiums decline
The Indian rupee ended weaker on Thursday, despite an uptick in its Asian peers, as dollar demand from foreign banks weighed on the local currency, alongside importers' hedging demand.
S&P 500, Nasdaq end lower after Fed rate decision, Powell press conference
The Federal Open Markets Committee concluded its two-day monetary policy meeting with a unanimous decision to let the Fed funds target rate stand at 5.25%-5.50%.
Rupee ends lower pressured by broad dollar rally, notches weekly decline
The Indian rupee weakened on Friday as the greenback extended recent gains and rose to its highest level in nearly five months, while state-run banks' dollar sales helped limit losses, traders said.
Rupee ends slightly lower pressured by state-run banks' dollar demand
The Indian rupee closed marginally weaker on Monday as dollar demand from state-run banks, likely on behalf of importer clients, eroded early gains in the local unit.
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