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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.
INR settles on a positive note; Easing oil prices, positive local equities support
The Indian rupee appreciated 26 paise to 94.90 against US dollar in early trade on Thursday, supported by easing crude oil prices. Rupee opened on a positive note as crude oil prices have fallen back to levels seen before the West Asia conflict. Even global risk sentiment has stabilised compared to the panic witnessed a few weeks ago. Foreign investors poured nearly USD 5.3 billion into Indian bond markets during June, marking the first month of positive inflows after three consecutive months of outflows. The Indian equity benchmarks closed sharply higher, with the BSE Sensex surging 579.48 points (0.75%) to settle at 77,502.12 and the NSE Nifty 50 advancing 169.85 points (0.71%) to end at 24,175.70.
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.
INR seen supported by easing crude oil prices
The Indian rupee appreciated 26 paise to 94.90 against US dollar in early trade on Thursday, supported by easing crude oil prices. The rupee opened on a positive note as crude oil prices have fallen back to levels seen before the West Asia conflict. Brent crude slipped below $71 a barrel after signs of progress in indirect US-Iran talks eased concerns over India's inflation and import bill. Even global risk sentiment has stabilised compared to the panic witnessed a few weeks ago. Meanwhile, foreign investors poured nearly USD 5.3 billion into Indian bond markets during June, marking the first month of positive inflows after three consecutive months of outflows. Yesterday, rupee depreciated 67 paise to close near a three-week low of 95.23 against the US dollar. The BSE Sensex is trading up roughly 400 points at 77,321.07, while the NSE Nifty 50 has crossed the key psychological hurdle to trade at 24,129.75.
Gold price today: MCX gold drops 0.20%, silver climbs 0.50% after soft US jobs data
Gold and silver prices traded mixed in the domestic futures market on Thursday morning, amid largely positive global cues. The dollar index remains above 101, keeping bullion expensive for buyers in overseas currencies.
Gold, silver prices today: Comex gains as softer US jobs data, Warsh remarks ease Fed hike bets
Gold and silver prices rose on July 1 after a poor quarterly performance, aided by easing fears of a US rate hike and a weaker dollar. Despite recent volatility, markets are pricing a 65% chance of a September rate hike as employment data falls short of expectations.
INR slumps back beyond Rs 95 per dollar mark as dollar stays firm; positive local equities cap downside
The Indian rupee depreciated 67 paise to close near a three-week low of 95.23 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, as a strengthening dollar index weighed on emerging market currencies. The USD/INR pair witnessed significant pressure due to the strengthening of the American currency in the overseas market, persistent capital outflows, and broader Asian currency weakness. Moreover, market sentiment turned highly cautious, following the breach of the psychological level of 95.00. Local equities also rebounded driven by positive global cues, a drop in crude oil prices, and easing geopolitical tensions. The NSE Nifty 50 gained 140.10 points (0.59%) to close at 24,005.85, while the BSE Sensex climbed 443.97 points (0.58%) to settle at 76,922.64.
Markets rebound sharply as GST collections stay strong and crude oil eases
On the macro front, Indias gross GST collections rose 13.9% year-on-year to Rs 1.95 lakh crore in June, signalling sustained strength in domestic demand and healthy external trade. However, the HSBC India Manufacturing PMI eased to 54.2 in June from 55.0 in May, indicating a moderation in factory activity, though it remained comfortably in expansion territory. Meanwhile, the rupee weakened against the U.S. dollar during the session.
Bitcoin slides to lowest level in 21-months amid rate hike as US dollar strengthens
"Hawkish comments by US Federal Reserve policymakers are fueling expectations for higher rates, encouraging capital away from assets like cryptocurrencies that don't pay a yield. Investors pulled more than $4 billion from US-listed Bitcoin exchange-traded funds in June, the most since they launched two years ago."
India's external financial position improves in FY2025-26
At the end of March 2026, net claims of non-residents on India declined by US$ 52.4 billion to US$ 209.9 billion during the January-March quarter. The improvement was driven by a US$ 40.1 billion decline in foreign-owned assets in India and a US$ 12.3 billion increase in Indian residents overseas financial assets. Exchange rate movements also affected the value of liabilities in US dollar terms.
Aluminum Falls To Lowest Since February As Dollar Strengthens
The industrial metal extended losses afterdropping by 16%in June, the biggest monthly decline since 2008.
KPIT Tech says Q2 revenue will be same as Q1; Stock falls 15% after warning, JPM downgrade
Along with the drop in US Dollar revenue, KPIT Tech also expects its Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation (EBITDA), and net profit margins to decline on a sequential basis, along with a limited room for cost optimization in the near-term.