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Gold falls 2.7% to over 1-month low on strong dollar, hawkish Fed tone

Central banks in the US, Canada and Japan struck hawkish tones this week, wary that rising energy prices could spark a fresh wave of inflation

Gold falls 2.7% to over 1-month low on strong dollar, hawkish Fed tone
Updated On : 19 Mar 2026 | 10:51 PM IST

Rupee hits record low of 92.64/$ on importer demand, thin dollar liquidity

Currency weakens on importer demand and thin dollar liquidity, with trade deficit concerns and Fed policy outlook weighing on sentiment

Rupee hits record low of 92.64/$ on importer demand, thin dollar liquidity
Updated On : 18 Mar 2026 | 11:30 PM IST

Oil price shocks: Rupee falls to new intraday low of ₹92.37 a dollar

Currency weakens to a fresh intra-day low as oil prices surge amid West Asia tensions, with RBI stepping in through dollar sales to limit volatility

Oil price shocks: Rupee falls to new intraday low of ₹92.37 a dollar
Updated On : 12 Mar 2026 | 10:21 PM IST

Dollar hits three month high as US-Iran war pushes oil past $100 a barrel

The dollar ​was up 0.8 per cent to $1.1525 on the euro, its highest since November, and rose almost 0.4 per cent to 158.48 ‌yen early in the Asia session

Dollar hits three month high as US-Iran war pushes oil past $100 a barrel
Updated On : 09 Mar 2026 | 6:52 AM IST

Rupee posts best day in a month; RBI dollar sales boost recovery

After breaching 92 per dollar, the rupee rebounded sharply on RBI's heavy dollar sales, becoming the best-performing Asian currency even as geopolitical risks kept markets cautious

Rupee posts best day in a month; RBI dollar sales boost recovery
Updated On : 05 Mar 2026 | 11:10 PM IST

RBI's forward-book dollar deficit surges to $68.4 billion in January

RBI's net short dollar position in the forward market climbed to $68.42 billion in January, with a rise in long-tenure contracts offsetting a decline in shorter-term positions

RBI's forward-book dollar deficit surges to $68.4 billion in January
Updated On : 04 Mar 2026 | 11:46 PM IST

RBI net sold $10 bn in December, slightly higher than November: Bulletin

RBI net sold $10 billion in December, with short dollar positions in the forward market easing to $62.35 billion, even as the rupee's REER slipped to 94.76, the monthly bulletin showed

RBI net sold $10 bn in December, slightly higher than November: Bulletin
Updated On : 20 Feb 2026 | 10:39 PM IST

Rupee gains tracking Asian peers, corporate dollar demand caps rise

The rupee strengthened against the dollar tracking gains in Asian currencies, but upside was capped by strong dollar demand from large corporates, dealers said

Rupee gains tracking Asian peers, corporate dollar demand caps rise
Updated On : 10 Feb 2026 | 7:44 PM IST

ECB keeps rates unchanged, plays down impact of dollar weakness on policy

Asked about the currency, Lagarde said the ECB was keeping a close eye on markets but ultimately concluded that no big change has taken place in recent months

ECB keeps rates unchanged, plays down impact of dollar weakness on policy
Updated On : 05 Feb 2026 | 11:30 PM IST

Dollar dips for second day as Venezuela concerns give way to optimism

The impact of the shock US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro over the weekend was short-lived across most asset classes with stocks around the world trading at record highs

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Updated On : 06 Jan 2026 | 4:22 PM IST

Dollar climbs as traders shift attention from Venezuela to US data

Traders were also keeping a watchful eye on events ​in Venezuela, after the US raid and capture of President Nicolas Maduro

Dollar climbs as traders shift attention from Venezuela to US data
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 4:38 PM IST

Rupee, bond likely to open weak on Monday amid geopolitical concerns

The rupee may open weaker amid strong dollar demand and geopolitical uncertainty, while heavy state bond supply is set to keep government bond yields under upward pressure

Rupee, bond likely to open weak on Monday amid geopolitical concerns
Updated On : 04 Jan 2026 | 7:41 PM IST

Dollar makes a soft start to 2026 after sharpest drop in 8 years

A dwindling ​interest rate difference between the US and other economies has cast a shadow over the currency market, resulting in most currencies gaining sharply against the dollar in 2025

Dollar makes a soft start to 2026 after sharpest drop in 8 years
Updated On : 02 Jan 2026 | 7:37 AM IST

RBI net short dollar position rises to $66 bn in rupee forwards by Nov end

RBI data shows its outstanding net short dollar position in the rupee forward market rose to $66.04 billion by end-November, up from $63.6 billion at end-October

RBI net short dollar position rises to $66 bn in rupee forwards by Nov end
Updated On : 31 Dec 2025 | 7:48 PM IST

Rupee gains on exporter dollar sales, foreign inflows; best in Asia Tuesday

The rupee strengthened to 89.88 per dollar on exporter dollar sales and foreign inflows, leading Asian peers on Tuesday, though analysts said structural demand-supply pressures persist

Rupee gains on exporter dollar sales, foreign inflows; best in Asia Tuesday
Updated On : 09 Dec 2025 | 10:42 PM IST

Rupee at record low: Can a US trade deal trigger a turnaround?

The Indian rupee has slipped to an all-time low against the US dollar, pressured by foreign investor exits and global trade tensions. A new poll suggests a mild recovery could be ahead

Icon YoutubeRupee at record low: Can a US trade deal trigger a turnaround?
Updated On : 05 Dec 2025 | 1:43 PM IST

Rupee strengthens on optimism around progress in India-US trade talks

The dollar index was largely steady at 99.55, against the previous close of 99.62. It measures the strength of the greenback against a basket of six major currencies

Rupee strengthens on optimism around progress in India-US trade talks
Updated On : 11 Nov 2025 | 7:37 PM IST

Rupee slips for third day ahead of Powell speech; ends at 87.53/$

Indian Rupee today: The domestic currency closed 25 lower at 87.53 against the dollar on Friday, according to Bloomberg

Rupee slips for third day ahead of Powell speech; ends at 87.53/$
Updated On : 22 Aug 2025 | 3:51 PM IST

De-dollarisation is not part of India's financial agenda, says MEA

The remarks came in response to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's recent comments that BRICS members could "discuss" creating a trade currency among themselves

De-dollarisation is not part of India's financial agenda, says MEA
Updated On : 14 Aug 2025 | 10:27 PM IST

Rupee sees selloff on Trump's Brics tariffs; ends 47 paise lower at 85.86/$

Indian Rupee today: The domestic currency closed 47 paise lower at 85.86 against the dollar on Monday, the worst fall since June 13

Rupee sees selloff on Trump's Brics tariffs; ends 47 paise lower at 85.86/$
Updated On : 07 Jul 2025 | 4:01 PM IST