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Dollar set for biggest weekly drop since April after jobs data lowers Fed hike betsThe US dollar is experiencing its biggest weekly loss in 12 weeks, driven by weaker-than-expected US jobs data that has dampened expectatio...
Fed can afford to stay patient as inflation risks ease: Steve EnglanderThe Federal Reserve is unlikely to alter interest rates soon, as inflation moderates and the economy remains stable, according to Steve Eng...
Japan shifts to ambush intervention tactics against yen short sellers, sources sayJapan's finance ministry is shifting tactics, abandoning public warnings about currency intervention. Officials now aim to surprise specula...
Rupee's defence takes RBI dollar shorts to a record highThe Reserve Bank of India's net short forward position in the currency market surged to a record $106.6 billion in May, indicating signific...
Economy resilient but risks from monsoon, geopolitical uncertainties remain: FinMin reportIndia's economy shows resilience despite a slight slowdown in some key indicators. While global commodity prices ease, risks loom from an u...
Easing of West Asia conflict reduces downside risk to 6.6% growth forecast: Ram Singh, Director, Delhi School of EconomicsAny moderation in El Nino effects and resolution of geopolitical uncertainty will further reduce the downside risks to growth. Operationali...
On This Day in History, June 27: World's first ATM installed, Peter the Great wins at Poltava, Atari founded, Djibouti gains independence, first colour TV demo and moreOn This Day in History, June 27, history spans military victories, political change, scientific innovation and technological breakthroughs....
Dollar hits 13-month high as rate-hike bets, stock rout boost demandThe US dollar has hit a 13-month peak, fueled by a selloff in tech stocks and growing expectations for interest rate hikes from the Federal...
RBI sold net $8.9 billion in April, gold holdings unchangedThe Reserve Bank of India engaged vigorously in the forex market in April, offloading a net amount of $8.94 billion to protect the rupee fr...
Warsh Fed era heralds a new trial for Asian currenciesNew Federal Reserve chief Kevin Warsh's hawkish stance on inflation has surprised markets, signaling a stronger dollar. This poses a challe...
Yen teeters on cusp of 40-year low as BOJ hike fails to stem routThe dollar continues to exhibit resilience against key global currencies, largely fueled by the ongoing unpredictability of a potential U.S...
Yuan or Dollar? Indian businesses explore alternatives as import costs climbIndian businesses, particularly MSMEs, are hesitant to adopt yuan-denominated settlements despite a weakening rupee. They prioritise locali...
Inside the chaotic Iran talks that let Trump claim victory, but not yet peacePresident Trump announced the end of the Iran War and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, following intense Qatari mediation. Despite Is...
RBI opens listed Indian equities for foreign investorsThe Reserve Bank of India has opened direct equity investment in listed firms to all foreign individuals, expanding beyond NRIs and OCIs. T...
Bringing in US dollars: RBI flags off FCNR(B) chase, pushes banks to go all out for forex inflowsIn an ambitious bid to enhance India's foreign currency reserves, the Reserve Bank of India is urging banks to ramp up their efforts in att...
RBI pushes banks to bring more dollars homeThe push comes amid RBI measures to incentivise foreign currency inflows, including swap facilities and hedging cost support for FCNR(B) de...
Banks raise NRI deposit rates to draw dollar inflowsIndian banks are offering higher interest rates on foreign currency deposits. This move aims to attract money from overseas residents. The ...
Banks pay 7% on dollar deposits as India seeks fresh foreign currencyIndian banks are significantly increasing rates on foreign-currency deposits to attract overseas residents, testing the central bank's new ...
Rupee to average around 96/USD in FY27; risks from oil, dollar persist: Motilal OswalThe Indian rupee is projected to average around 96 against the US dollar in FY27. However, this outlook faces potential challenges includin...
RBI ramped rupee defense to record before government bazookaThe Reserve Bank of India has reached a record $110-$115 billion in its net-short dollar book, a key tool for defending the rupee. This sig...