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Rupee likely to stay near record lows as strong dollar, US yields weigh

Long term US yields are at multi-month highs, further boosting the greenback

Asia shares rise in holiday trade as dollar holds near two-year high

As the year-end approaches, trading volumes have begun thinning out and the main focus for investors remains that of the Federal Reserve's rate outlook

Sold net $9.28 bn in spot forex market in October, says RBI Bulletin

The RBI's net outstanding forward sale stood at $49.18 billion as of October end, compared with a net sale of $14.58 billion at the end of the previous month, the data showed

Rupee depreciates 5 paise to hit all-time low of 85.16 against US dollar

The rupee fell 5 paise to hit a new all-time low of 85.16 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday, amid strengthening American currency and sustained outflow of foreign capital. Forex traders said higher dollar demand as well as an upward momentum in crude oil prices due to volatile geopolitical situation pushed the local unit further downward even as a positive domestic equity market provided some cushion. They said the strong dollar and soaring bond yields in the US prompted the foreign investors towards profit-booking by selling Indian equities. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 85.10 and slid further to hit a fresh all-time low of 85.16 against the greenback, registering a loss of 5 paise from its previous closing level. On Monday, the rupee settled 7 paise lower at 85.11 against the US dollar. Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading higher by 0.10 per cent at 107.92, amid .

Rupee remains under pressure, touches new low of 85.12 per dollar

The local currency had settled at 85.02 per dollar after choppy trading on Friday, touching 85.11 per dollar before regaining ground against the greenback on the back of FTSE rebalancing inflows

Rupee fails to recover, remains flat at 85.04 against dollar in early trade

The rupee failed to sustain a recovery from its all-time low level and turned flat at 85.04 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, giving in to the strengthening American currency and unabated outflow of foreign funds. Forex traders said the rupee stayed weak due to significant dollar demand amid higher crude oil prices triggered by the volatile geopolitical situation, even though a positive sentiment in the domestic equity markets cushioned the local unit at lower level. They said the dollar index is expected to remain elevated in the near-term amid the fear of delayed interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve in 2025. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 85.02 and slipped to its previous session's closing level of 85.04 against the greenback. On Friday, the rupee saw some recovery from its all-time low level and settled 9 paise higher at 85.04 against the US dollar. Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket

Rupee gains 6 paise to 85.07 against US dollar during early trade

The rupee saw some recovery from its all-time low level and appreciated 6 paise to 85.07 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday. Forex traders said the rupee is likely to remain in a weakening mode due to significant dollar demand. The Dollar Index (DXY) is expected to remain elevated, with resistance near the 110 level in the near-term amid a reduced likelihood of significant Fed rate cuts in 2025. The Federal Reserve cut rates by 25 basis points on Wednesday, but its forward guidance for 2025 has softened, with expectations reduced from four rate cuts to just two. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 85.07, registering a gain of 6 paise from its previous close. It was later trading at 85.10 against the greenback, a tad above the all-time low level. On Thursday, the rupee depreciated 19 paise and breached the crucial 85 level to close at a fresh all-time low of 85.13 against the US dollar. "The Indian rupee is facing headwinds from both global and local

Asian shares pinned near three-month lows, dollar towers at 2-yr peak

Rates now are expected to bottom out at 3.9 per cent by the end of next year, much higher than just a few months ago

Rupee slides past 85 vs $ to hit new low after hawkish US Fed outlook

India, US bond yield spread narrowest in nearly 20-yr; Sensex slips below 80K after 4 days of equity selloff

Wall Street rebounds, dollar stalls as markets digest Fed's slowdown signal

The dollar gave back some of Wednesday's gains and gold rallied as investors grew accustomed to the reality that the central bank will take a slower, more measured approach to policy easing

Dollar slips as Fed signals slower pace of rate cuts, yen slides on BOJ

Currencies around the world tumbled on Wednesday after the Fed decision boosted the dollar, although many rebounded on Thursday in choppy trading conditions with thin volumes ahead of holiday period

Rupee falls past 85/USD to all-time low after hawkish US Fed outlook

The last time the local unit traded below the 83 mark against the US dollar was on December 18 last year, when it hit 82.19 during intraday deals

RBI dials down use of NDFs to fight dollar, balance rupee stability

The Reserve Bank of India has recently let some short dollar positions in the overseas market expire without rolling into new contracts

Rupee weakens to new low of 84.93 as trade deficit hits record high

The local currency settled at Rs 84.90 per dollar as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) intervened in the foreign exchange market via dollar sales

Rupee weakens to new closing low of 84.87 due to rise in US Treasury yields

The rupee had settled at Rs 84.80 per dollar on Friday

Dollar hovers near 3-week high before Fed meet, bitcoin tops $106,000

Bitcoin soared above $106,000 for the first time, buoyed by signs President-elect Donald Trump will go ahead with a potential strategic bitcoin reserve

Rupee falls 3 paise to 84.83 against US dollar during early trade

The rupee fell 3 paise to 84.83 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, dragged down by a muted trend in domestic equities and elevated crude oil prices. Forex traders said the rupee remains in a weakening mode due to dollar demand from importers and foreign banks. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 84.83 against the greenback, registering a fall of 3 paise over its previous close. On Friday, the rupee rebounded from its all-time low level and settled with a gain of 8 paise at 84.80 against the US dollar. Over the past week, the Indian rupee faced depreciation following the Reserve Bank of India's announcement of leadership transition. The RBI kept a close eye on banking system liquidity and opted for a buy-sell swap to provide much-needed support to the rupee. Additionally, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) turning net buyers in December, following significant outflows in the past two months, is expected to lend further stability to the domestic

US' overreach, not Brics, poses the real threat to dollar dominance

If Trump wants to maintain the dollar's primacy, he should recognise that its value is not dependent on American power and threats, but on American reliability

Dip, rebound: A Teflon resilience in markets that won't let declines stick

Investors who bought the dip since 2022 have reaped bigger returns from sharper rebounds

Welspun Corp to invest $100 mn to double capacity at Little Rock facility

Welspun Corp on Monday said the company has kicked off a USD 100-million expansion plan to double the capacity of its Little Rock facility in the US to 3.5 lakh tonnes. The unit's present manufacturing capacity is 1.75 lakh tonnes and the expansion project is expected to be executed by March 2026, the company said. Its step-down subsidiary Welspun Tubular LLC on Friday conducted the groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of its high-frequency induction welding (HFIW) pipe manufacturing facility in Little Rock, Arkansas, US, Welspun Corp said. The expansion represents a USD 100-million investment to expand and upgrade the company's line pipe portfolio in the US and expected to add an additional 175 jobs at the Little Rock plant. Welspun World Chairman B K Goenka said, "We are glad to be in Little Rock to announce the expansion of our plant here which we set up back in 2007, and have successfully maintained a relationship with Arkansas region and its people." "The Port of Little