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Rupee rises 7 paise to 83.82 against US dollar during early trade

Rupee appreciated 7 paise to 83.82 against the US dollar in morning trade on Friday, supported by significant foreign fund inflows and a positive trend in domestic equities. Forex traders said a rise in global risk sentiments supported the rupee, while recovery in the US dollar and month-end dollar demand from importers and oil marketing companies (OMCs) weighed on investor sentiments. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local unit opened at 83.83, then gained ground to touch 83.82, registering a rise of 7 paise from its previous close. On Thursday, the rupee appreciated 8 paise to close at 83.89 against the American currency. According to forex traders, MSCI rebalancing flows could take the rupee higher. "Some appreciation in the rupee appears likely, with anticipated MSCI inflows of around USD 3 billion. The rupee is likely to trade within a range of 83.75 to 83.90, while in the medium-term, a range of 83.60 to 84.05 is anticipated, with a bias towards the upside," CR

Rupee appreciates 9 paise to 83.88 against US dollar in early trade

Rupee appreciated 9 paise to 83.88 against the US dollar in morning trade on Thursday, supported by the weakness of the American currency in the overseas market and a positive trend in domestic equities. Forex traders said market is awaiting cues from the US GDP and the US Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) inflation data, as this data point is crucial as it could sway the Federal Reserve's decision on whether to implement a 25 or 50 basis point rate cut at its September meeting. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local unit opened at 83.92, then gained ground to touch 83.88, registering a rise of 9 paise from its previous close. On Wednesday, the rupee depreciated 4 paise to close at 83.97 against the American currency. "The rupee is in the midst of a tug-of-war between positive and negative factors. With the Reserve Bank firmly in control, the rupee is expected to trade within a narrow range in the near term, with the upside likely capped around 83.80 and strong ..

Rupee falls 8 paise to 83.95 against US dollar during early trade

Rupee depreciated 8 paise to 83.95 against the US dollar in morning trade on Tuesday, weighed down by elevated crude oil prices and a muted trend in domestic equities. Forex traders said Brent Crude, the international benchmark, was trading above the USD 80 per barrel mark, as fighting continued in the Middle East and attacks by Russia over Ukraine also increased geopolitical tensions. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local unit opened at 83.91, then lost further ground and touched 83.95, registering a loss of 8 paise from its previous close. On Monday, the Indian rupee settled for the day 3 paise higher at 83.87 against the American currency. Asian currencies fell after appreciating on Monday. The Indian rupee opened at 83.91 and is expected to trade in a small range of 83.85/95, said Anil Kumar Bhansali, Head of Treasury and Executive Director Finrex Treasury Advisors LLP. According to CR Forex Advisors' Amit Pabari with the Reserve Bank firmly in control, the rupee

Rupee gives up early gains to end flat due to importers' dollar demand

Market participants said that the Reserve Bank of India's intervention through dollar buys further weighed on the rupee during the day

Rupee ends on flat note, closes 1 paisa higher at 83.90 against US dollar

The rupee closed at 83.90 against the US dollar, nearly unchanged from its close at 83.89 in the previous session. The currency hit a peak of 83.81 in early trading

Hunter Biden's lawyers, prosecutors head back to court ahead of his trial

Weeks before Hunter Biden is set to stand trial on federal tax charges, the legal team for President Joe Biden's son and prosecutors will appear in a California courtroom Wednesday as the judge weighs what evidence can be presented to the jury. Hunter Biden is accused of a scheme to avoid paying at least $1.4 million in taxes in the case headed for trial in September in Los Angeles. It's the second criminal trial in just months for the president's son, who was convicted in June of three felony charges in a separate federal case over the purchase of a gun in 2018. Prosecutors and the defense have been fighting for weeks in court papers over what evidence and testimony jurors should be allowed to hear. Among the topics at issue is evidence related to Hunter Biden's foreign business dealings, which have been at the center of Republican investigations into the Democratic president's family. Prosecutors say they will introduce evidence of Hunter Biden's business dealings with a Chinese .

Weak dollar, western investor buying drive gold prices to record high

The dollar touched a seven-month low on Tuesday with traders bracing for comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Friday

Rupee turns flat at 83.87 against US dollar in today's early trade

The Indian rupee pared its initial gains and turned flat at 83.87 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday, as positive domestic equity markets and a weak American currency was negated by the outflow of foreign capital. Forex traders said softening crude oil prices supported the local unit and prevented its fall. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 83.86 against the greenback, inched up to 83.84 before trading again at its previous session's closing level of 83.87 against the dollar. On Monday, the rupee settled 8 paise higher at 83.87 against the American currency. Over the past holiday-shortened week, the rupee showed minimal fluctuation and narrowly steered clear of the critical of 84-mark. Investors are expected to remain cautious ahead of PMI data from the US and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's speech at Jackson Hole Symposium for any cues on rate cuts by the central bank. Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength aga

Rupee expected to underperform regional peers amid dollar's slide

The upbeat risk mood has been another factor cited for the slump in the safe haven dollar

Dollar hits seven-month low on rate cut bets, Powell speech in focus

Investors largely expect Powell to acknowledge the case for a rate cut and will parse his words for cues

Yen rises sharply, euro touches its highest this year as dollar retreats

The minutes of the Fed's July meeting, due on Wednesday, and Powell's speech on Friday are likely to be the main currency drivers in a week that will also see inflation data from Canada and Japan

Rupee rises 11 paise to 83.84 against US dollar during early trade

The Indian rupee appreciated 11 paise to 83.84 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, mirroring a positive momentum in domestic equities and fresh foreign fund inflows. Forex traders said the weakening of the American currency in the overseas market and retreating crude oil prices also supported investor sentiments. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 83.88 against the greenback, then gained ground and touched 83.84, registering a gain of 11 paise over its previous close. On Friday, the rupee moved in a tight range and settled just 1 paisa lower at 83.95 against the American currency. Over the past shortened week, the rupee showed minimal fluctuation and narrowly steered clear of the critical 84 mark. "The rupee emerged as the least volatile among its peer currencies, a testament to the RBI's decisive actions, which were further reflected in the nearly USD 5 billion dip in India's forex reserves from the record high of USD 675 billion," CR Forex Advisor

Dollar remains steady as market awaits FOMC minutes, Powell's comments

Financial markets had a turbulent start to August after a slew of softer-than-expected US economic data

Rupee rises 7 paise to 83.90 as US dollar retreats in early trade

The Indian rupee appreciated 7 paise to 83.90 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday, as the American currency retreated from its elevated levels. Forex traders said the US dollar has weakened against majors post the US Producer Price Index (PPI) print, which came in softer than anticipated, leaving the Dollar Index vulnerable to further correction. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 83.90 against the greenback, registering a gain of 7 paise over its previous close. On Tuesday, the rupee settled for the day on a flat note at 83.97 against the US dollar. The Reserve Bank of India has been holding the 84.00 psychological mark, said Anil Kumar Bhansali, Head of Treasury and Executive Director Finrex Treasury Advisors LLP. "The rupee is expected to open around 83.91 slightly stronger with a narrow range of 83.87/83.97, as the market awaits the Indian trade data for July-24," Bhansali added. Forex traders said market participants are also awaiting cues f

India, Russia explore dynamic rupee-rouble rate to overcome trade issues

RBI deputy governor T Rabi Sankar and top officials of some public sector banks are visiting Moscow for a meeting of the India-Russia Joint Business Council for banking and finance

Rupee slips to record closing low of 83.9725 as Asian currencies weaken

The rupee closed at 83.9725 against the US dollar, after closing at 83.9550 in the previous session. The currency hovered in a narrow range between 83.95 and 83.97 during the session

Yen slightly softer against dollar, Fed rate cut remains uncertain

The respite follows a tumultuous week that began with a massive selloff across currencies and stock markets

Rupee rises 8 paise to 83.89 against US dollar during early trade

Rupee appreciated 8 paise to 83.89 against US dollar in early trade on Friday, supported by a positive trend in domestic equities and a decline in the US dollar index. Forex traders said post the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy announcement, markets now await for US CPI data, India CPI, WPI and IIP data and India's trade data all scheduled to be released next week. The Jackson Holes Symposium to be held after next week will also remain in focus, traders said. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 83.95 against the greenback, then touched 83.89, registering a rise of 8 paise over its previous closing price. On Thursday, the rupee consolidated in a narrow range and settled for the day lower by 2 paise at 83.97 against US dollar. Rupee was protected by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) at 83.96 for this week and the local unit is likely to trade in a narrow range of 83.90/84.00 for the day after the RBI kept key benchmark rates on hold, said Anil Kumar Bhansali

Yen slides against dollar after US jobless claims fall more than expected

The yen's slide follows a sharp drop the day before in a volatile week in which investors have had to digest the unwinding of popular carry trades and how Japanese monetary policy might evolve

Rupee trades in narrow range against dollar ahead of RBI's MPC outcome

The rupee witnessed range-bound trading in initial deals against the US dollar on Thursday, ahead of the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy outcome. Market participants are awaiting cues from the central bank's observation of recent events and its observations on food inflation which continues to remain high. Foreign fund outflows and gains in Brent crude price further dented investor sentiments. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 83.94 against the greenback, then touched 83.93, registering a rise of 2 paise over its previous closing price. On Wednesday, the rupee consolidated in a narrow range and settled for the day lower by 3 paise at 83.95 against US dollar. "Indian rupee was again sold off as it closed at 83.95 on Wednesday very close to the psychologically important level of 84.00. Market will await the monetary policy before checking on RBI allowing the rupee to fall further as it protects 83.96," said Anil Kumar Bhansali, Head of Treasury and Execu