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Dollar down on soft inflation data as traders price in Fed rate hike skip

The dollar index - which measures the performance of the U.S. currency against six others - dipped 0.2% to 103.14, after touching its lowest since May 22 overnight at 103.04

Rupee hits one-month high against dollar on corporate dollar inflows

Indian rupee hit a one-month high against the U.S. currency on Wednesday led by likely corporate dollar inflows, five traders said

Dollar falls before US inflation data, yuan weakens on repo rate cut

LONDON/SINGAPORE (Reuters) - The dollar fell slightly on Tuesday as investors awaited U.S. inflation data, while China's yuan slipped to a six-month low after the central bank lowered a short-term lending rate to boost the economy.

Rupee appreciates by 7 paise to 82.40 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee gained 7 paise to 82.40 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday amid easing crude oil prices and a positive trend in domestic equities. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 82.45 against the dollar, then rose to 82.40, registering a gain of 7 paise over its previous close. On Friday, the rupee closed at 82.47 against the US currency. Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, rose 0.07 per cent to 103.62. Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, declined 1.12 per cent to USD 73.95 per barrel. "A huge week is setting up on the macroeconomic front, with the Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank both scheduled to decide on interest rates and update on monetary policy amid persistent inflation," Anil Kumar Bhansali, Head of Treasury at Finrex Treasury Advisors LLP, said. Bhansali further added that rupee will continue to trade in the small range as the Reserve Bank is protecti

Rupee set to touch 83-per US dollar mark if RBI remains on hold this week

Thursday's policy review will help shape the rupee's fortunes, with traders expecting little reprieve after the currency fell under the weight of a stronger greenback in May

Sri Lankan rupee shows appreciation against US Dollar in recent months

The LKR depreciated dramatically from 202 per dollar in March 2022 to around 360 after the government allowed it to float

Rupee falls 0.2% hits 13-week low, weighed down by strength in dollar

Indian rupee hit a 13-week low, weighed down by broad strength in the dollar, while markets looked for developments on the U.S. debt ceiling and trajectory of rate hikes in the world's largest economy

Wall Street gains, dollar climbs on solid data, debt ceiling progress

The three major U.S. stock indexes initially wavered but soon gathered strength, with tech shares putting the Nasdaq out front

Traders bet on rate cuts, dollar rises with US debt default risk in focus

SINGAPORE/LONDON (Reuters) - The dollar rose on Wednesday, benefiting from its status as a safe-haven amid the risk of a U.S. debt default and as traders trimmed bets on imminent Federal Reserve rate cuts following solid consumer spending data in the United States.

How US banks, Fed are prepping for default and the chaos which might follow

A severe and prolonged global economic recession would be all but guaranteed, and the reputation of the US and the dollar as beacons of stability and safety would be further tarnished

US investors eye gold, treasuries, Bitcoin as debt-limit default risk peaks

Traditional haven currencies like the Japanese yen and the Swiss franc had some fans, but each were less popular than the US dollar or, perhaps more strikingly Bitcoin

US dollar hits 300 rupees barrier amidst protests in cash-strapped Pakistan

For the first time in Pakistan's history, the US dollar on Thursday hit the 300 rupees barrier against the local currency in the interbank as well as the open market as the cash-strapped country faced political turmoil following the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan. The Pakistani rupee has taken a big hit since Tuesday as violent protests broke out in different parts of the country following the arrest of Khan in a corruption case.

Sterling trims drop after BoE hike, China's data sends dollar higher

The BoE raised its key interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point to 4.5% on Thursday as expected by a Reuters poll, taking borrowing costs to their highest since 2008

Rupee appreciates by 8 paise to 81.70 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee gained 8 paise to 81.70 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday tracking the weakness of the American currency in the overseas market. Forex traders said significant foreign fund inflows and crude oil prices below USD 75 a barrel also supported the local unit. At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened strong at 81.76 against the dollar and then rose to 81.70, registering a rise of 8 paise over its previous close. On Thursday, the rupee closed at 81.78 against the US currency. The forex market was shut on Friday on account of Buddha Purnima. Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, fell 0.07 per cent to 101.14. Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, advanced 0.07 per cent to USD 75.35 per barrel. Rupee is likely to remain range bound as RBI intervened from both sides, Finrex Treasury Advisors LLP Head of Treasury Anil Kumar Bhansali said. "Forex reserves moved towards USD 589

Freezing of Russian Cen bank assets a turning point for dollar's dominance

In the late 1970s, 85 per cent of world foreign exchange reserves was denominated in dollars

Rupee appreciates by 10 paise to 81.72 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee gained 10 paise to 81.72 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday tracking a weak American currency and a firm trend in domestic equities. Forex traders said significant foreign fund inflows and crude oil prices below USD 80 a barrel also supported the local unit. At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened at 81.75 against the dollar and then climbed to 81.72, registering a rise of 10 paise over its previous close. On Friday, the rupee closed at 81.82 against the US currency. Forex and equity markets were closed on Monday on account of 'Maharashtra Day'. Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, fell 0.12 per cent to 102.03. Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, advanced 0.15 per cent to USD 79.43 per barrel. Forex traders said investors are waiting for cues from the paramount US FOMC meeting beginning later in the day. Market now awaits the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC

Rupee rises 1 paisa to 82 against US dollar in Tuesday's early trade

The rupee appreciated 1 paisa to 82 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday, tracking a weak dollar and positive trend in domestic equities. Forex traders said the upward trend in crude prices and outflow of foreign funds from equities market restricted the gain in the local unit. At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened at 81.99 against the dollar. It went as high as 81.96 and touched the lowest level of 82.02. Later, the rupee was trading at 82, registering a gain of 1 paisa over its previous close. On Monday, the rupee settled at 82.01 against the dollar. According to Anand James, Chief Market Strategist at Geojit Financial Services, the Indian currency may see a see-saw movement until it reaches the 81.76 level, indicating an upswing. "As long as dips do not extend past 81.80, expect upswings. It would however require consistent trades above 81.97 to confirm upside intention and set trajectory towards 82.07 first and then 82.4. "Alternatively, inab

Rupee appreciates 18 paise to 81.93 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee gained 18 paise to 81.93 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday tracking the broad weakness of the American currency in the overseas market. Forex traders said foreign fund inflows also supported the local unit. At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened at 81.99 against the dollar, then climbed to 81.93, registering a rise of 18 paise over its previous close. On Wednesday, the rupee closed at 82.11 against the US currency. "Overall USDINR has strong support around 81.75-80 levels, as the RBI is intervening to protect from steep appreciation. Adding to it, the ongoing geopolitical concerns and Fed's hiking process are likely to weigh on investor sentiment and the USDINR could bounce back to 82.50-82.80 levels," CR Forex Advisors MD-Amit Pabari said. Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, rose 0.06 per cent to 101.55. Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, declined 0.22 per

Rupee edges up as dollar softens ahead of US inflation data, Fed minutes

The rupee was trading at 82.0750 per dollar by 10:44 a.m. IST compared with 82.1250 in the previous session

Dollar dips ahead of key US inflation data, possible Fed rate hikes

The US dollar slipped on Wednesday ahead of a closely-watched inflation reading later in the day that will provide clues on the path of Federal Reserve interest rate hikes