Undervalued currency may be a magnet for returning investors Analysts note that when a currency becomes sharply undervalued, history shows it often draws foreign investors back into local assets. That renewed demand can cushion the currency and limit further falls, even after a period of weakness. Why undervaluation attracts capital A deeply discounted exchange rate … Read more
The rupee slid to an all-time low of 90.42 on Thursday, extending an eight-month decline that has made it Asia’s worst-performing currency. The move highlights growing pressure on the currency and raises fresh questions about policy responses and economic fallout. What happened Trading pressures pushed the rupee past the previous record, reflecting sustained weakness over … Read more
Rupee Slides to Become Asia’s Weakest Currency The Indian rupee has fallen about 5.5% year-on-year, making it the weakest-performing currency in Asia over the past 12 months. The decline reflects a mix of global and domestic factors that are reshaping investor sentiment and the trade outlook. What’s driving the weakness? Stronger dollar: A firmer US … Read more
The Indian rupee slipped further against the US dollar and touched a previous all-time low of 90.29 on Wednesday. The move reflects continuing pressure on the currency amid a mix of global and domestic factors. Why the rupee weakened Several familiar forces usually push the rupee lower. Analysts point to a combination of: Strong dollar … Read more
The Indian rupee slipped to a fresh intra-day low of 90.14 against the US dollar in early trade and settled weaker at 90.19. The currency’s fall emerged as the key concern dampening investor sentiment, weighing on market confidence through the session. Market reaction Equity and bond markets took note of the rupee’s slide. Investors grew … Read more
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