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Rupee trades flat against dollar after recent recovery; rising crude prices back in focus
Indian rupee paused recovery, opening at 95.55 against US dollar. Geopolitical tensions in West Asia pushed crude oil prices higher, impacting investor sentiment.
Gold, silver prices today: Comex gold slips $107, silver drops $3 as Middle East tensions escalate; Fed minutes in focus
Precious metals saw further losses on 8 July, influenced by renewed Middle East tensions and a strengthening US dollar. Gold dropped to $4,050 and silver fell below $60, as escalating conflicts following US strikes on Iran raised concerns over inflation and interest rates.
Gold, silver prices today: Comex gold tops $4,200, silver nears $64 as recovery rally extends; Fed minutes in focus
Gold and silver prices saw mild gains on 6 July, supported by easing concerns over a US Federal Reserve rate hike and a weakened US dollar. Gold futures rose to $4,215, and silver to $63.73, marking a recovery from prior losses.
Rupee opens 19 paise higher at 95.20 against US dollar
The Indian rupee rose 19 paise to 95.20 against the US dollar, ending a four-day decline. A weaker dollar and slowing US job growth boosted emerging market currencies. The RBI's focus remains on stabilizing reserves, while strengthened ties with Japan promise long-term economic benefits.
DXY holds steady around 101 mark; investors brace for US jobs report
The dollar index is holding steady on Thursday with all focus on June jobs report for fresh insights into labor market conditions and greater clarity on the Federal Reserves policy outlook. Data released on Wednesday showed private-sector hiring in the US slowed more than expected last month. The dollar index that measures the greenback against a basket of currencies is quoting at 101.08, down marginally on the day. Meanwhile, Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh firmly reiterated the central bank's absolute commitment to its 2% inflation target and maintained strict political independence during his speech at the European Central Bank (ECB) Forum although he declined to give any signal as to what the central bank may do at its meeting later this month.
Rupee climbs 32 paise to 94.93 against dollar, but traders see pressure ahead
Indian rupee opens stronger at 94.93 against the US dollar, aided by lower crude prices, but traders warn volatility as RBI and global markets stay in focus.
Japan's Yen hits 40-year low as clock ticks on intervention
Yen hits 40 year low near 162 per dollar, markets eye possible Tokyo intervention as Fed rate hike odds rise, dollar index climbs, US jobs data and Supreme Court rulings in focus
Nagarro Shares Jump 92% In Xetra Pre-Market After Persistent's Takeover Bid; Deal Risks Remain In Focus
According to NDTV Profit Research, one of the biggest concerns is Nagarro's slower growth profile. The company has delivered a three-year revenue CAGR of around 5%, compared with Persistent's 15-18% dollar revenue growth.
US dollar set to log highest monthly gain in one-year. US-Iran war, job data in focus
The US dollar is set for its largest monthly gain in a year, rising 2.5% in June due to safe-haven demand amid US-Iran tensions and Federal Reserve rate hike expectations. The euro, sterling, and Australian dollar are all facing declines as market uncertainties grow.
South Korean shares fall more than 4% on profit-taking
South Korean stocks experienced a sharp decline of over 4% on Tuesday, with the KOSPI index plummeting as investors cashed in on recent gains in chipmaker shares. Major players like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix saw significant drops. This profit-taking, particularly by foreign investors, led to a trading curb being briefly triggered. The won also saw a slight appreciation against the dollar.
Rupee opens 1 paise lower at 94.69 against US dollar
The Indian rupee opened weaker at 94.69 against the US dollar, down 1 paise. Market focus has shifted from oil prices to expectations of a US Federal Reserve rate hike in September, impacting Asian currencies including the rupee.
Dollar index holds firmly above 100 mark; US PCE data in focus
Dollar index is holding firmly above 100 mark for the third consecutive session on Monday assessing geo-political situation in Middle East. As per media reports, US President Donald Trump over the weekend threatened strikes on Iran if Hezbollah keeps attacking Israel, raising concerns about progress for peace talks between Washington and Tehran. Markets now look ahead to the weeks release of the US PCE price index, the Federal Reserves preferred measure of inflation after Fed left rates unchanged last week. At the time of writing, DXY which measures the greenback against a basket of currencies was quoting slightly higher at 100.73, its highest level in more than a year. Among basket currencies, EURUSD and GBPUSD were both trading marginally lower at $1.1493 and $1.3202 respectively.