The dollar index trades 0.09% higher at 98.32, a modest uptick that reflects shifting sentiment in currency and capital markets. While the move is small, it can have outsized effects across commodities, emerging-market assets and multinational earnings. Here’s a clear look at what this means and what market participants are watching next. Why a small … Read more
Financial markets are now pricing in at least two interest-rate cuts from the U.S. Federal Reserve. That shift in expectations is creating a growing divergence between the Fed’s policy path and those of other developed-economy central banks — and that divergence is chipping away at the dollar’s appeal. What markets are expecting Investors are rapidly … Read more
Rupee ends 2025 on a soft note, closes at 89.88 against the dollar On the last trading session of 2025, the Indian rupee slipped further, depreciating by 13 paise to close at 89.88 against the US dollar (provisional). Month-end dollar demand and active dollar buying by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) were the main drivers behind … Read more
The Indian rupee slipped to around 89.87 per US dollar, marking a decline of nearly 4.8% so far in 2025. This is the currency’s weakest performance since 2022 and has caught the attention of businesses, investors and policymakers. Why the rupee is weakening The fall in the rupee reflects a mix of global and domestic … Read more
Forex traders are pointing to a steady trend: foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have been offloading Indian equities over the past few months, and that sustained selling pressure is a major factor weighing on the Indian rupee. The combination of cross-border capital flows and shifting investor sentiment is making the currency market more sensitive and volatile. … Read more
The Indian rupee opened at 89.98 against the US dollar in the interbank foreign exchange market and traded in a narrow band between 89.72 and 89.98 during the day. The limited movement kept the currency close to the psychologically important 90-mark, signalling a relatively calm session for the USD/INR pair. Why the rupee stayed range‑bound … Read more
Rupee inches higher in early interbank trade The Indian rupee opened the interbank foreign exchange market at 89.98 against the US dollar and then strengthened to 89.95, marking a gain of 3 paise from the previous closing level. The modest move reflects early-session sentiment as traders respond to domestic and global cues. What this small … Read more
The final weeks of the year brought fresh turbulence to foreign exchange markets as regional currencies swung sharply. These moves underline how sensitive currency markets remain to two powerful forces this year: tariff-driven trade disruptions and unexpected moves from central banks. Both have reshaped trade flows, capital movements, and market expectations, creating a choppy backdrop … Read more
Capital Outflows and Rising Dollar Demand Weigh on Markets Recent moves in the currency market have left traders and investors uneasy. Forex traders point to two main pressures: steady capital withdrawals by foreign investors and stronger dollar demand from importers. Together, these factors have cooled investor sentiment and added volatility to currency and financial markets. … Read more
The Indian rupee slid about 5.2% year-to-date as of December 19, 2025, making it the worst-performing major Asian currency so far this year. The move has drawn attention from businesses, investors and policymakers as they weigh the causes, fallout and what might come next. Why the rupee weakened The rupee’s decline reflects a mix of … Read more