Rupee pressure deepened as uncertainty around the India‑US trade talks and what traders describe as limited action from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) weighed on the currency. Forex traders say these two factors have added to selling momentum in the local unit. What traders are saying Market participants point to two immediate drivers: Trade … Read more
Why the Fed’s direction is drawing attention As political winds shift, investors and businesses watch shifts in monetary policy closely. Moves by the Federal Reserve on interest rates and guidance shape borrowing costs, inflation expectations, and market stability. Any suggestion that a president could influence those decisions naturally becomes a focus for markets and economists. … Read more
Official Says Rupee Slide Has Not Raised Inflation or Hit Exports A senior government official told delegates at a CII event that the recent slide in the rupee has not translated into higher inflation or weaker export performance. The comment came on the sidelines of the gathering, where business leaders and policymakers discussed economic resilience … Read more
The Indian rupee has been under pressure recently as foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) continue to pull money out and uncertainty over a US trade agreement dampens risk appetite. These twin forces are keeping the currency on the back foot, pushing traders and policymakers to watch flows and headlines closely. Why the rupee is slipping Persistent … Read more
The Indian rupee slipped to 90.13 per US dollar in the latest session, moving past its previous record low of 89.9475 hit on Tuesday. The breach of the 90 mark adds pressure on markets and raises fresh questions about short-term currency stability. What pushed the rupee lower? There is no single cause, but several factors … Read more
The Indian rupee closed at a record low of 89.87 against the US dollar, extending a slide that has caught the attention of importers, exporters and policy makers. The move reflects a mix of global and domestic pressures that are reshaping currency markets. Why the rupee slipped to a record low The rupee’s weakness stems … Read more
Near-term outlook: a dip then a bounce Markets are pricing a near-term move where the domestic currency could slip to the 90.25–90.50 range against the dollar before staging a recovery. This pattern reflects short-lived pressure from a stronger dollar and portfolio flows, followed by forces that typically steady the currency. Why the currency might dip … Read more
Forex Traders See Sentiment Held Back by Multiple Pressures Market participants say investor mood remains fragile as several forces converge. Currency traders point to a steady stream of foreign fund outflows from equities and continued uncertainty around the Indo-US trade talks as key factors keeping volatility elevated. Why outflows matter When foreign investors reduce exposure … Read more
Rupee slips to a fresh record low against US dollar At the interbank foreign exchange, the Indian rupee opened at 89.70 against the US dollar and then slid further to a record low of 89.85, down 32 paise from the previous close. What happened on the trading floor The currency started the session at 89.70 … Read more
The Indian rupee closed at a record low of 89.5475 per US dollar on Monday, extending pressure on the currency as market forces and policy developments weighed in. Traders pointed to several clear drivers behind the fall. What pushed the rupee lower? RBI’s maturing NDF positions: Settlements in the non-deliverable forward (NDF) market involving the … Read more