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Rupee opens 37 paise lower at 95.32 against US dollar
The Indian rupee fell to 95.32 against the US dollar due to geopolitical tensions, rising oil prices, and a global selloff. RBI measures may attract $30-50 billion in capital inflows, improving outlook, though the currency remains sensitive to oil price movements.
Asia markets tumble as tech rout deepens
Asian markets experienced a sharp downturn as the AI rally cooled, with South Korea's KOSPI halting trading after a significant drop. Investors are now weighing the impact of potential Federal Reserve rate hikes and upcoming inflation data. Meanwhile, escalating Middle East tensions pushed oil prices higher, while the dollar strengthened against the yen.
7 most valued firms' mcap eroded ₹1.25 trn last week, RIL took biggest hit
The combined market valuation of seven of the top-10 most-valued firms eroded by Rs 1.25 lakh crore last week, with Reliance Industries taking the biggest hit, in-line with a bearish trend in equities. Last week, the BSE benchmark Sensex declined 532.4 points, or 0.71 per cent, and the NSE Nifty dipped 181.05 points, or 0.76 per cent. "Persistent FII selling remained the key drag on market sentiment despite supportive developments such as cooling crude oil prices and a recovery in the rupee against the US dollar. Concerns regarding the pace of monsoon advancement also weighed on investor confidence," Santosh Meena, Head of Research at Swastika Investmart Ltd, said. From the top-10 pack, Reliance Industries, Bharti Airtel, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) and Hindustan Unilever faced erosion from their valuation, while HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and State Bank of India were the gainers. The market valuation of ...
Dollar index witnesses massive surge to 2-month high beyond 100 mark
The US dollar index surged above 100 mark on Friday to a two month high following strong US jobs report that increased possibility of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike soon. Jobs data showed the US economy added 172,000 positions in May, far exceeding forecasts. The report pushed Treasury yields higher, with the 10-year yield rising above 4.5% fueling concerns that elevated borrowing costs could weigh on economic growth and investment. Meanwhile, lack of any concrete settlement on US and Iran war front that is keeping oil prices elevated is also adding to inflationary pressures and flocking inventors to dollar for respite. US stocks also slumped on Friday after a strong jobs report consolidated the outlook of restrictive interest rates, while chip producers extended their selloff. The dollar index that measures the greenback against a basket of currencies ended the week at 100.03, up 0.67% on the day.
EUR/USD seen well supported above $1.16
Euro jumped on Friday against the dollar as recent Eurozone data signals towards an ECB rate hike in the near term. Euro-area inflation hit 3.2% in May, its highest in over two and a half years amid rising inflationary pressures due to elevated oil prices. However, Eurozone retail sales data for April declined at a faster pace of 0.4% in April, compared to the 0.3% contraction expected. Meanwhile, dollar index is trading slightly lower on Friday, favoring gains in Euro. The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenbacks value against six major currencies, trades 0.19% lower to near 99.19 ahead of the United States (US) Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) data for May. EUR/USD pair is extending gains above $1.16 at $1.1643, up 0.20% on the day although caution will be exercised amid developments surrounding a potential US-Iran peace agreement to end recent hostilities. Tensions remain highly elevated following warnings from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who declared that the ...
INR regains momentum with all eyes on RBI monetary policy
The Indian rupee is regaining some momentum in opening trades on Friday as the global crude oil prices eased and market participants keenly awaited the RBI's MPC decision today. Heightened geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran drove energy volatility and aggressive safe-haven buying capped sharp gains in the local unit. INR opened at Rs 95.72 per dollar and hit a high of 95.63 so far during the day. Yesterday, rupee depreciated 7 paise to close at 95.83 against the US dollar. Local markets opened in the green with investors closely watching the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) monetary policy announcement scheduled for today. The Indian benchmark indices are trading higher today, with the NIFTY 50 hovering around 23,442.30 (+0.11%) and the S&P BSE SENSEX trading at 74,556.68 (+0.26%).
Dollar’s Lockstep Moves With Oil to Last in 2026: Markets Pulse
The US dollar will likely maintain its strong link to the price of oil for the rest of the year as the Iran war keeps crude prices elevated, according to the latest Markets Pulse survey.
INR continues to stay pressured near record lows
The Indian rupee continues to stay pressured near record low levels in opening trades on Thursday, as strong dollar demand, surging crude oil prices, geopolitical tensions, and relentless foreign capital outflows dented investor sentiments. Meanwhile, the US Trade Representative proposed a 12.5 per cent additional duties on Indian imports, citing labour violations, further weighing on the counter. INR opened at Rs 95.70 per dollar and hit a low of 95.75 so far during the day, yesterday, the pair settled lower at 95.72. Muted local equities also failed to support the local unit. The BSE Sensex is trading at 74,191.65 (down 0.21%) and the NSE Nifty 50 stands at 23,322.60 (down 0.35%), extending losses due to escalating conflicts in West Asia, surging Brent crude oil prices and sustained foreign portfolio investor (FPI) selling.
Gold rate today: MCX gold price rises above ₹1.59 lakh per 10 grams, silver gains amid US-Iran peace deal hopes
Gold rate today: Gold prices rose in the international market, supported by lower crude oil prices and a weaker dollar. Spot gold price gained 0.7% to $4,461.09 per ounce.
Silver rate today rises as dollar weakens, oil prices retreat amid US-Iran peace hopes
MCX silver rate was flat but in the green, It rose 0.3% to ₹2,63,711 per kg. Meanwhile, MCX gold price was flat at ₹1,54,332 per 10 grams
Gold, silver trade higher on easing oil, shifting safe-haven demand
Gold and silver prices edge higher on COMEX as a softer dollar, easing oil and shifting West Asia tensions shape safe haven demand and Fed policy expectations.
Growing geo-political tensions dampen rupee sentiments; US proposes fresh tariff on India
The Indian rupee depreciated 35 paise to close at 95.72 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, after the US Trade Representative proposed a 12.5 per cent additional duties on Indian imports, citing labour violations. Besides, a strong dollar demand, surging crude oil prices, geopolitical tensions, and relentless foreign capital outflows dented investor sentiment further. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.43 against the US dollar, then touched an intraday low of 95.80 and finally ended the session at 95.72 (provisional), down 35 paise from its previous close. The Indian equity benchmarks closed lower after a volatile session, with the BSE Sensex falling 303.67 points (0.41%) to settle at 74,346.17 and the NSE Nifty 50 dropping 77.95 points (0.33%) to end at 23,405.60.