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RBI's $5 billion USD/INR swap expiry fuels dollar shortage concern

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had conducted a $5 billion sell/buy dollar/rupee swap last year. Under this swap, the RBI sold $5 billion to banks on April 28, 2022

Forex reserves further drop by $2.17 billion to $584.74 billion: RBI

The country's forex reserves dropped by a further USD 2.166 billion to USD 584.742 billion for the week ended October 6, the RBI said on Friday. India's forex kitty had gone down by USD 3.794 billion to USD 586.908 billion in the previous week. It can be noted that in October 2021, the country's forex kitty had reached an all-time high of USD 645 billion. The reserves took a hit as the central bank deployed the kitty to defend the rupee amid pressures caused majorly by global developments since last year. For the week ended October 6, the foreign currency assets, a major component of the reserves, decreased by USD 707 million to USD 519.529 billion, according to the Weekly Statistical Supplement released by the RBI. Expressed in dollar terms, the foreign currency assets include the effect of appreciation or depreciation of non-US units like the euro, pound and yen held in the foreign exchange reserves. Gold reserves were down by a sharp USD 1.425 billion to USD 42.306 billion, the

Traders puzzled why the RBI spends billions fighting stronger dollar

Volatility in the rupee is hovering near the lowest in almost two decades and the currency has avoided breaching a record low even as rising US rates wreaked havoc in emerging markets

RBI likely selling US dollars to keep rupee off record low: Traders

"It's the same story. The RBI is there, like it is there on most days," a spot trader at a private sector bank said

Dollar pauses ahead of Fed minutes, US Treasury yield moves weigh

U.S. Treasury yields continued to slide, pinning the dollar close to two-week lows as markets digest recent comments from policymakers that the Fed may not need to tighten monetary policy further

India's forex reserves declines by $3.79 billion to $586.91 billion

In the previous reporting week, the overall reserves had declined by USD 2.335 billion to USD 590.702 billion as of September 22

Forex pile remains Asia's first defense against relentless US dollar

Focus is shifting to what steps authorities in the region may take after verbal warnings and stronger fixings failed to arrest the downdraft in their currencies

Treasury yields kept dollar firmly on front foot as others currencies fall

The combination of that and an agreement to avert a partial U.S. government shutdown sent benchmark Treasury yields to as high as 4.706% on Tuesday, a 16-year peak, in turn driving the dollar higher

Gold extends fall as strong dollar, higher US interest rates take toll

Spot gold was down 0.8% by 9:54 a.m. EDT (1354 GMT) at $1,835.40 per ounce, its lowest since March 10. U.S. gold futures slipped 0.7% to $1,853.00

Strengthening dollar puts yen in striking distance of 150, near 1-year low

The yen eased to 149.83 per dollar, its weakest in more than 11 months, moving ever closer to the 150 mark that some traders believe could prompt intervention by Tokyo to support the currency

Standard Chartered does not see rupee cross 84 even if dollar climbs

Sinha said the RBI will continue to maintain tight liquidity conditions to help support the rupee unless "we see big shocks from the global markets or if crude starts trending higher"

Rupee appreciates 5 paise to 83.23 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee rose 5 paise to 83.23 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday, recovering from its steep loss in the past two sessions amid a massive selling by foreign equity investors and a strengthening American currency. Weak sentiment in the global equity markets and surging crude oil prices also weighed on the Indian currency, forex traders said. At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened at 83.23 and traded in a narrow range of 83.21 to 83.24 against the greenback. It later traded at 83.23 against the dollar, registering a gain of 5 paise from its previous close. The rupee lost 34 paise in the past two sessions. It closed 15 paise lower at 83.28 against the dollar on Tuesday, a day after registering a loss of 19 paise. The downward movement of the rupee was attributed to a strengthening dollar amid a record rise in US Treasury yields. Also, the US dollar surged to a ten-month high level after a Federal Reserve policymaker hinted at a prolonged interest r

Dollar hits 10 month high as US yields spike, yen recovers from dip

Federal Reserve policymaker Neel Kashkari said on Monday that, given the strength of the U.S economy, interest rates should probably rise again and be held "higher for longer"

Rupee appreciates by 38 paise to 82.75 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee appreciated by 38 paise to 82.75 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday, as the inclusion of India in the JPMorgan bond index boosted investor sentiment. Forex traders said the decision of JPMorgan Chase & Co to include Indian government bonds in its benchmark emerging-market index, is expected to have far-reaching implications for India's debt market and global investors. At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened strong at 82.75, registering a gain of 38 paise from its previous close. On Thursday, the rupee consolidated in a narrow range to settle 2 paise lower at 83.13 against the dollar. India's inclusion in a major global bond index will open doors to increased foreign investment in the nation's debt market, traders said. "The inclusion of India in the JPMorgan bond index has had a favourable effect on the rupee, with the currency showing strength by appreciating around 0.42 per cent in the NDF markets and reaching levels around 82.80," CR .

Rupee appreciates by 19 paisa to settle at Rs 83.08 ahead of Fed outcome

The rupee had hit a fresh closing low of Rs 83.27 per US dollar on Monday, influenced by rising US Treasury yields and crude oil prices

Dollar near six-month high before key central bank interest rate decisions

The euro was up 0.1% against the dollar at $1.0667. the yen was up a similar amount at 147.69 to the dollar, with traders out for a Japanese public holiday

Rupee settles near an all-time closing low as trade deficit widens

The surplus liquidity in the banking system fell to Rs 2,696 crore on Thursday ahead of the second tranche of Incremental Cash Reserve Ratio (I-CRR) disbursement on September 23

Dollar hits 6-month high after data as ECB wraps up rate hiking cycle

U.S. retail sales increased by 0.6% in August, more than expected 0.2% rise, boosted by higher gasoline prices while weekly initial jobless claims rose to 220,000 but were below the 225,000 forecast

Rupee up 10 paise to 82.93 amid positive trend in domestic equities

The rupee appreciated by 10 paise to 82.93 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday tracking a positive trend in domestic equities and foreign fund inflows. Forex traders said the rupee is trading in a narrow range as the soft US dollar and positive domestic markets provided support, while concerns over global economic slowdown and rising expectations of a rate hike by FOMC amid strong economic data from the US may cap sharp gains for the local unit. At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened at 82.93, registering a rise of 10 paise over its last close. On Monday, the rupee closed on a flat note at 83.03 against the American currency. In the initial trade, the rupee also touched a low of 83.00 against the greenback. "Major crosses have been weighed down in the last few weeks following broader strength in the dollar. Safe haven buying in the greenback is witnessed also as economic concerns in China continue to weigh on the overall market sentiment," Gaurang

Rupee continued upward trend, rises 9 paise to 82.93 against US dollar

The rupee continued its upward trend for the second straight session and appreciated by 9 paise to 82.93 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, tracking positive cues from domestic equity markets and a weak American currency against major overseas rivals. However, firm crude oil prices hovering above USD 90 per barrel and outflow of foreign funds weighed on the Indian currency, forex traders said. At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened 9 paise higher at 82.93 and traded in a narrow range of 82.90 to 82.96 against the greenback. On Friday, the rupee closed at 83.02 against the US dollar. Gaurang Somaiya, forex and bullion analyst, Motilal Oswal Financial Services, said this week the domestic inflation number will be important to watch and could trigger volatility for the currency. "Today, volatility for major crosses including the rupee could remain low as no major economic data is expected to release. We expect the USDINR (Spot) to trade sideways with