Page 24 - Dollar

Rupee closes at all-time low of 77.74 against USD amid elevated oil prices

The yield on the three-year government bond declined 9 bps, while the five-year bond yield dropped 7 bps

Gold firms below recent highs as rate-hike by world central banks weigh

Spot gold was up 0.1% at $1,851.98 per ounce, as of 0752 GMT, while US gold futures rose 0.2% to $1,854.60.

Global stocks, dollar firm ahead of rate meetings, crude hits $120

The European Central Bank meets on Thursday, though it is not expected to begin raising interest rates until July, with rate setters at the US Federal Reserve and Bank of England gathering next week

Rupee appreciates 4 paise to 77.62 against dollar in early trade

The rupee appreciated 4 paise to 77.62 against the US dollar in opening trade on Monday, supported by a weak American currency in the overseas markets.

Gold rises over 1% buoyed by dollar slide, weak US private payroll data

"(The job data) is really raising the recession concerns that have been brewing in the market and supporting gold," said Ryan McKay, commodity strategist at TD Securities

Currency turmoil risks undermining India's debut sovereign green bond

The currency has slumped more than 45 this year amid concern the RBI is behind the curve in tackling inflation, with elevated crude oil prices adding to pressures on the net

Gold, silver prices slip to two-week low as US yields, dollar rise

A stronger dollar makes bullion more expensive for buyers holding other currencies, while gains in benchmark US 10-year Treasury yields reduce the appeal of zero-yield gold.

Gold set for monthly loss as US Treasury yields, dollar strengthen

The U.S. dollar strengthened following hawkish comments by a senior Federal Reserve official causing gold to retreat, Ricardo Evangelista, senior analyst at ActivTrades said in a note.

Dollar resumes slide as global stock markets tentatively pick up

The dollar index - which tracks the greenback against six major rivals - is on track for its first monthly drop in five, as the safe haven currency loses steam after a breakneck start to the year.

Dollar value drifts toward monthly loss as Federal Reserve bets ease

Early in the Asia session the dollar was a fraction weaker on the euro at $1.0728, just above a five-week low, having dropped about 1.5% on the common currency last week

Gold prices set for second weekly gain as dollar, US treasury yields slip

Benchmark 10-year note yields were down on the day, after briefly rising on strong spending data, while the dollar was headed for a second consecutive week of declines.

Dollar slides for second week as traders adjust US Fed rate hike views

The dollar index, which measures the safe-haven currency against a basket of six other major currencies, fell as low as 101.43, its weakest since April 25.

Dollar moves higher but set for biggest weekly drop in four months

"The market's tentative speculation about a pause in the Fed's tightening cycle in September is surely contributing to keeping the dollar soft," ING strategists said

Bruised dollar hits 1-month low; Lagarde's negative rate hint boosts euro

Against a basket of its rivals, the dollar fell 0.3% to 101.79, its lowest level since April 26

Rupee rebounds 15 paise to 77.55 on weak dollar, expected RBI rate hike

At the interbank forex market, the domestic unit opened at 77.69 against the US dollar. It moved in a range of 77.51 to 77.69 during the session

Gold gains for third straight session, climbs over 1% on dollar sell-off

The dollar slumped 1% as investors kept up selling pressure, cutting bets on further dollar gains from rising U.S. rates. A weaker dollar makes gold cheaper for overseas buyers. [USD/]

Euro soars after Lagarde points to rate hikes, dollar extends slide

The euro was the big gainer, adding as much as 1.1% to $1.0687. It has now risen 3.3% since hitting a multi-year low of $1.0349 on May 13.

FMCG, paint companies feel the pain as rupee slides to an all-time low

The rupee's free fall comes at a time when FMCG and paint companies have been battling higher raw material costs for over a year, and have been forced to go for multiple rounds of price hikes

Dollar catches a break after bruising week as investors turn risk averse

The dollar rose 0.3% against the euro as US stocks tumbled on Friday, putting the S&P 500 Index on the verge of confirming it has been in a bear market since hitting a record high in January.

Infra, cement cos feel pinch of falling rupee, realty counts on more sales

Despite rise in interest rates and property prices, momentum in housing demand expected to stay, say developers; infra, cement companies remain circumspect