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Asia’s currency fight moves offshore as central banks push back
Asian central banks are intensifying efforts to curb offshore forex speculation as external pressures like high oil prices and a strong dollar weaken regional currencies. Policymakers are increasing oversight of offshore derivatives and tightening trading limits to stabilize currencies like the rupiah, won, rupee, and peso, which have hit record lows.
INR extends downside as dollar firms and oil renews surge
The Indian rupee slipped back against the dollar in opening trades on Thursday as dollar index renewed gains and crude oil prices took flight. The dollar index traded around 100 on Thursday, lingering near its highest levels in two months amid fresh US attacks over Iran and as US consumer inflation accelerated in May to its fastest pace in more than three years due to soaring energy costs. INR opened at Rs 95.55 per dollar and slipped further to a low of 95.64 so far during the day. Yesterday, rupee was largely flat and settled almost unchanged at Rs 95.25 per dollar. Rupee pared its initial losses as crude oil prices and the US dollar index retreated from their elevated levels. Local equities are likely to open on a cautious note on Thursday as concerns mounted about a re-escalation of the Middle East conflict and a stronger U.S. inflation print reinforced expectations that borrowing costs would remain higher for longer. On Wednesday, Indian shares gave up early gains to end little .
Rupee falls 25 paise against dollar in early trade: What's weighing on the currency
Indian rupee opens weaker as Brent crude surges after Iran US conflict escalates, RBI steps up support while markets watch oil prices and global risk trends.
Rupee opens 25 paise lower at 95.52 against US dollar
The rupee fell 25 paise to 95.52 against the US dollar amid escalating US-Iran tensions and rising crude oil prices, raising concerns about India's inflation and external balance. The RBI's intervention aims to stabilize the currency, but sustained support is needed alongside moderating oil prices.
INR pares initial losses and settles largely unchanged
The Indian rupee was largely flat and settled almost unchanged at Rs 95.43 per dollar, down just 2 paise on Wednesday, amid likely intervention from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to curb excessive volatility and prevent a further slide in the domestic unit. Rupee pared its initial losses as crude oil prices and the US dollar index retreated from their elevated levels. Indian shares gave up early gains to end little changed on Wednesday as investors weighed rising U.S.-Iran tensions and awaited key U.S. inflation data later in the day for fresh insights into market expectations for future interest rates in the face of rising energy-driven inflation risks. The BSE Sensex ended the day at 73,983.18, up by 64.42 points (0.09%), while the NSE Nifty 50 settled at 23,214.95, slipping by 27.15 points (-0.12%).
Banks pay 7% on dollar deposits as India seeks fresh foreign currency
Indian banks are significantly increasing rates on foreign-currency deposits to attract overseas residents, testing the central bank's new measures to boost capital inflows and support the rupee. This strategy aims to strengthen the currency amidst high oil prices and intense domestic deposit competition.
INR loses ground as oil spikes amid fresh escalations in the West Asia war
The Indian rupee depreciated 15 paise to 95.56 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday as fresh escalations in the West Asia war lead to a spike in crude oil prices and pressurised the rupee. USD/INR pair opened on a negative note after US President Donald Trump said Iran was responsible for downing an American military helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz and that the US "must" respond to the attack. At the interbank foreign exchange market the rupee opened at 95.52, then lost ground and touched 95.56 in initial trade, registering a fall of 15 paise from its previous close. Yesterday, rupee recovered momentum to settle higher by around 28 paise at Rs 95.31 per dollar, supported by retreating international oil prices and small pullback in dollar overseas. Meanwhile, local equities also rebounded from two-month lows as a halt in hostilities between Israel and Iran boosted hopes that peace negotiations could move forward. Meanwhile, domestic indices opened on a positive note,
Sensex jumps over 300 pts, Nifty above 23,300; Reliance Industries, HUL shares gain 1%
Indian stock markets saw gains on Wednesday. The Sensex and Nifty traded higher, led by major companies. Broader markets also showed marginal increases. Sectoral performance was mixed. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and rising oil prices are being monitored. The rupee opened lower against the US dollar. Analysts expect market stabilization amid ongoing developments.
Silver rate today slumps 2% to ₹2.34 lakh as dollar, oil prices surge amid escalating US-Iran tensions
MCX Silver rate fell almost 2% to ₹2,34,000 per kg, while, MCX Gold price lost 1.7% to ₹1,49,888 per 10 grams.
Gold rate today: MCX gold price slips below ₹1.5 lakh per 10 grams, silver price crashes by ₹4,500 per kg
Gold rate today: Gold prices in the international market slumped to an 11-week low, as the dollar and crude oil prices rose on renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran, raising concerns about inflation and interest rate hikes.
Rupee falls 19 paise to open at 95.54 against US dollar as crude oil prices rise
Rupee falls 19 paise to open at 95.54 against US dollar as crude oil prices rise
Asian markets slump after latest escalation between US and Iran leads to oil spike
Asian stocks and tech shares fell after US strikes on Iran, oil rose, the dollar strengthened, defensive S&P 500 sectors gained, and focus turns to the US inflation report