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The dollar looks ready to break higher. Here's why Wall Street is turning bullish
The U.S. dollar may be emerging from nearly a year of stagnation, with analysts increasingly arguing that the world's reserve currency is poised for a more sustained advance.
Why India is the centerpiece of LG's billion-dollar bet on the Global South
LG India growth strategy and consumer electronics market expansion: LG Electronics is targeting a significant revenue increase in India, Saudi Arabia, and Brazil by 2030. India is a crucial market, offering opportunities for both new buyers and upgrades. The company is adapting its products and manufacturing to meet local needs. This strategy aims for profitable and sophisticated growth in emerging economies.
Aarti Pharmalabs Q4 Results: Shares slide 6% as forex loss, one-offs impact earnings performance
Aarti Pharmalabs recognised fair value losses related to a target redemption forward contract entered into during FY25 for hedging anticipating US dollar export inflows. The total fair value impact recognised in FY26 stood at ₹29.7 crore.
China uses West Asia conflict to advance yuan's global payments debut
Beijing challenges US financial dominance across currency, messaging and settlement systems; even if Iran sanctions ease and dollar trust recovers, the yuan push will persist for future crises
The three market outcome scenarios modelled by JPMorgan on the US-Iran war
A bullish scenario will be when there is proper de-escalation in West Asia or there is a policy pivot by the US Federal Reserve. In such a scenario, they see a broad "everything rally" where equities advance, bond yields drop, oil prices fall, credit spreads tighten and the US Dollar weakens.
Crude surge above $100, weak rupee and higher yields weigh on Dalal Street
Dalal Street remained under pressure led by banking stocks, with the rupee slipping to a record low near 92.3 against the dollar overnight amid crude’s 9% surge back above $100 after tanker attacks near the Strait of Hormuz. Higher oil prices and advance tax outflows also pushed the 10-year bond yield up, adding to market volatility.
Trade Setup for March 2: Nifty braces for Monday chaos after US, Israel attack Iran
Before the markets open here in India, the bigger reaction will be seen on other asset classes beyond equities. Crude oil prices, Gold prices, moves on the US Dollar, the Yen, all of which will be significant and keenly monitored by the street. In fact, Barclays has already written in a note to clients that oil prices could go up to as high as $100 per barrel.
Commodity Corner: Oil near four-month low, gold slips as dollar surge hits commodity markets
Among other precious metals, silver edged up 0.2% to $61.71. Platinum also declined, while palladium was little changed.
Commodity Corner: Oil, gold decline as geopolitical risks ease; dollar remains in focus
Other precious metals also declined, with silver falling 1.1% to $58.50 per ounce, while platinum and palladium traded lower.
Currency Check: Rupee opens higher ahead of RBI policy; most asian currencies advance
Indian rupee opened higher at 95.72 per dollar on Friday against Thursday's close of 95.79.