Rupee falls 23 paise to close at 88.71 against U.S. dollar

Rupee falls 23 paise to close at 88.71 against U.S. dollar

Rupee closes at 88.71 against the US dollar The rupee finally settled for the day at 88.71 (provisional) against the greenback, slipping 23 paise from its previous close. The move reflects continued sensitivity in currency markets as investors weigh global and domestic developments. What this means At 88.71, the rupee is marginally weaker, which can … Read more

Rupee likely fall to 90 against US dollar by March 2026, says Union Bank report

Rupee likely fall to 90 against US dollar by March 2026, says Union Bank report

Dollar Stability and Tighter Foreign Flows Shape Market Mood Markets are adjusting to a backdrop where the US Dollar Index (DXY) has entered a consolidating phase, while foreign portfolio flows remain cautious because domestic equities look expensive. These two forces are quietly steering asset prices and investor behavior. What DXY consolidation means A consolidating DXY … Read more

Rupee falls 18 paise to 88.66 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Rupee falls 18 paise to 88.66 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Brent crude futures edged up, trading 0.28% higher at $63.69 per barrel. The modest gain reflects a market balancing supply signals and demand expectations as traders weigh economic data and geopolitical developments. Market snapshot The small uptick in Brent suggests cautious optimism among oil traders. Futures movements often respond quickly to shifts in global growth … Read more

Gold edges lower as dollar gains, traders pare down US rate cut bets

Gold edges lower as dollar gains, traders pare down US rate cut bets

Dollar Climbs to Highest Level in Over Two Weeks The US dollar strengthened on Thursday, reaching its highest level in more than two weeks as investors reacted to shifting expectations about interest rates and global economic outlooks. The move reflects a combination of higher US yields, cautious sentiment in equity markets, and renewed demand for … Read more

Rupee settles with 2 paise gain at 88.58 against U.S. dollar

Rupee settles with 2 paise gain at 88.58 against U.S. dollar

Dollar index edges up, trading at 99.63 The dollar index, which measures the greenback’s strength against a basket of six currencies, ticked 0.18% higher and was trading at 99.63. The move signals a modest uptick in demand for the U.S. dollar during the latest session. Why this matters Global trade: A stronger dollar often makes … Read more

Stock markets rebound on buying in IT counter; Sensex jumps over 513 points

Stock markets rebound on buying in IT counter; Sensex jumps over 513 points

Sensex rallies as blue-chips lead the charge The benchmark Sensex moved higher in today’s trading session, with several large-cap stocks posting notable gains. Technology, consumer goods and pharmaceutical names were among the top performers, reflecting a broad-based pickup in investor appetite. Top gainers from the Sensex pack HCL Tech Infosys Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Hindustan … Read more

Rupee settles with 2 paise gain at 88.58 against US dollar

Rupee settles with 2 paise gain at 88.58 against US dollar

Rupee’s modest moves held back by a strong dollar and capital outflows The rupee made only modest gains as a firm US dollar and steady foreign capital outflows capped upside momentum. Forex traders said those external pressures kept the local currency from rallying sharply, even as investors watched progress — or lack of it — … Read more