Rupee weakens against US dollar on Asian cues in market

Rupee weakens against US dollar on Asian cues in market

 

The Indian rupee on Wednesday weakened against the US dollar, tracking the losses in the Asian currencies markets.

The home currency opened at 66.79 against the US dollar. At 9.10am, the rupee was trading at 66.80 per US dollar, down 0.16% from its Tuesday’s close of 66.69. So far this year, it has risen 1.69%.

India’s benchmark Sensex index was trading at 28,851.12 points, up 0.38% or 107.80 points from its previous close. So far this year, it has risen 7.95%.

The dollar index, which measures the US currency’s strength against major currencies, was trading at 101.47, up 0.35% from its previous close of 101.12.

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Rupee weakens against US dollar in opening trade

Rupee weakens against US dollar in opening trade

The Indian rupee weakened marginally against the US dollar in opening trade, ahead of the key gross domestic product (GDP) and fiscal deficit data due later on Tuesday.

The local currency opened at 66.75 a dollar., the home currency was trading at 66.78, down 0.10% from its Monday’s close of 66.71.

Sensex index rose 0.17% or 48.46 points to 28,853.33. So far this year, it has risen 8.2%.

Most Asian currencies were trading lower. Thai baht was down 0.19%, Malaysian ringgit 0.15%, Taiwan dollar 0.06%. However, Japanese yen was up 0.12%, South Korean won 0.08%, China Offshore 0.05%.

The dollar index, which measures the US currency’s strength against major currencies, was trading at 101.17, up 0.04% from its previous close of 101.13.

Traders are cautious ahead of the US President Donald Trump’s first address to the US Congress on Tuesday.

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Rupee hits 15-week high against US dollar in opening trade

Rupee hits 15-week high against US dollar in opening trade

 

The Indian rupee on Monday hit a fresh 15-week high against the US dollar in opening trade, after foreign institutional investors (FIIs) continued to buy in local equity markets.

The local currency opened at 66.72 and touched a high of 66.69, a level last seen on 10 November. At 9.15am, the home currency was trading at 66.70, up 0.19% from its previous close of 66.83.

India’s benchmark Sensex index rose 0.06% or 17.53 points to 28,970.86. So far this year, it has risen 9%.

Most Asian currencies were trading lower. Philippines peso was down 0.15%, China offshore 0.1%, China renminbi 0.1%, Indonesian rupiah 0.01%, Japanese yen 0.09%, South Korean won 0.06% and Taiwan dollar 0.06%. However, Thai baht was up 0.05%.

The dollar index, which measures the US currency’s strength against major currencies, was trading at 101.15, up 0.06% from its previous close of 101.09.

 

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Indian Rupee on Tuesday was trading little changed against the US dollar

Indian Rupee on Tuesday was trading little changed against the US dollar

 

The rupee was trading at 66.94, down 0.02% from its previous close of 66.93The Indian rupee on Tuesday was trading little changed against the US dollar in opening trade.

The local currency opened at 66.95 a dollar. At 9.15am, the home currency was trading at 66.94, down 0.02% from its previous close of 66.93.

On Tuesday, currency and bond markets were closed due to municipal corporation elections. The result will be announced on Thursday.

Most of the Asian currencies were trading higher. South Korean won was up 0.45%, Japanese yen 0.23%, Taiwan dollar 0.16%, Singapore dollar 0.15%, Indonesian rupiah 0.11%, Philippines peso 0.09%, China renminbi 0.05% and Thai baht 0.05%.

The dollar index, which measures the US currency’s strength against major currencies, was trading at 101.31, down 0.06% from its previous close of 101.37.

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At Todays Market Rupee trades flat against US dollar

At Todays Market Rupee trades flat against US dollar

The Indian rupee on Monday opened weaker but soon erased all the losses and was trading little changed against the US dollar.

The local currency opened at 67.08 a dollar. the home currency was trading at 67.04, down 0.03% from its previous close of 67.02. Traders are focusing on results of the upcoming state elections on 11 March.

India’s 10-year bond yield was at 6.863% compared to its Friday’s close of 6.852%. Bond yields and prices move in opposite directions. India’s benchmark Sensex index fell 0.07% or 18.81 points to 28,449.94. So far this year, Sensex has risen 7%.

Most Asian currencies were trading lower. Philippines peso was down 0.33%, Japanese yen fell 0.26%, Indonesian rupiah 0.17%, Malaysian ringgit 0.11% and Taiwan dollar fell 0.08%. However, China offshore rose 0.1%.

The dollar index, which measures the US currency’s strength against major currencies, was trading at 100.95, up 0.01% from its previous close of 100.94 .

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Today Rupee trades marginally lower against US dollar

Today Rupee trades marginally lower against US dollar

 

The Indian rupee on Thursday was trading marginally lower against the US dollar in the opening trade.

The local currency opened at 66.95 a dollar. At 9.15am, the home currency was trading at 66.96—down 0.08% from its previous close of 66.92.

Traders are focusing on the goods and services tax (GST) meet and results of upcoming state election results on 18 February and 11 March, respectively.

Asian currencies were trading mixed. Japanese yen was up 0.27%, China renminbi 0.19%, South Korean won 0.16%, Thai baht 0.09%. However, Malaysian ringgit was down 0.18%, Taiwan dollar 0.16%, Indonesian rupiah 0.11%, Singapore dollar 0.04%.

The dollar index, which measures the US currency’s strength against major currencies, was trading at 100.95—down 0.22% from its previous close of 101.18.

 

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Indian rupee trading little changed against the US dollar

Indian rupee trading little changed against the US dollar

The Indian rupee on Wednesday was trading little changed against the US dollar in the opening trade.

The local currency opened at 66.93 a dollar. At 9.15am, the home currency was trading at 66.93—down 0.01% from its previous close of 66.92.

India’s 10-year bond yield was at 6.873%—from its Tuesday’s close of 6.875%. Bond yields and prices move in opposite directions. India’s benchmark Sensex index fell 0.28% or 80.12 points to 28,259.19 on Wednesday. So far this year, Sensex has risen 6.4%.

Asian currencies were trading higher. Taiwan dollar was up 0.15%, China Offshore spot 0.11%, Singapore dollar 0.06%, China renminbi 0.05%. However, South Korean won was down 0.28%, the Philippines peso 0.14%, Japanese yen 0.07%.

The dollar index, which measures the US currency’s strength against major currencies, was trading at 101.26—up 0.01% from its previous close of 101.25.

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Today Rupee strengthens marginally against US dollar

Today Rupee strengthens marginally against US dollar

 

The Indian rupee Tuesday strengthened marginally against the US dollar tracking the gains in the Asian currencies markets.The local currency opened at 66.97 a dollar.the home currency was trading at 66.96—up 0.07% from its previous close of 67.02.

India’s retail inflation decelerated in January to 3.17% from 3.41% a month ago as prices of vegetables and pulses fell further.

Since the beginning of this year, the rupee has gained 1.36%, while foreign institutional investors have bought $319.70 million and $252.60 million from local equity and debt markets respectively.

Asian currencies were trading higher. South Korean won was up 0.21%, Singapore dollar 0.14%, Taiwan dollar 0.1%, Thai baht 0.05%, China Offshore 0.05%. However, Indonesian rupiah was down 0.04%.

The dollar index, which measures the US currency’s strength against major currencies, was trading at 100.98—up 0.02% from its previous close of 100.96.
 

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Currency Updates - Indian rupee on Thursday strengthened past the 67 mark

Currency Updates - Indian rupee on Thursday strengthened past the 67 mark

The Indian rupee on Thursday strengthened past the 67 mark to hit a fresh three-month high against the US dollar after foreign investors continued to buy in local equity and debt markets. This was the 11th out of 12 sessions when the rupee is trading higher.

Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) bought over $800 million in debt markets in the last eight trading sessions, while they bought $700 million in equity markets in the last two weeks.

The local currency opened at 67.05 a dollar and touched a high of 66.95, a level last seen on 11 November 2016. At 9.17am, the home currency was trading at 66.96, up 0.32% from its previous close of 67.19.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday signalled an unexpected early end to the two-year-old rate cut cycle, citing concerns of resurgent inflation, and left its key policy rate unchanged.

Asian currencies were trading mixed. Taiwan dollar was up 0.21%, Indonesian rupiah 0.18% and South Korean won 0.12%. However, Japanese yen was down 0.24%, Malaysian ringgit 0.1%, China offshore 0.07% and China renminbi 0.07%.

The dollar index, which measures the US currency’s strength against major currencies, was trading at 100.34, up 0.06% from its previous close of 100.28

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Rupee trades slightly higher against US dollar ahead of RBI policy

Rupee trades slightly higher against US dollar ahead of RBI policy

The Indian rupee on Wednesday was trading marginally higher against the US dollar ahead of the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) bi-monthly policy decision after 2.30pm.

The local currency opened at 67.37 a dollar. At 9.15am, the home currency was trading at 67.36, up 0.08% from its previous close of 67.41.

Asian currencies markets were trading lower. Malaysian ringgit was down 0.13%, Taiwan dollar 0.1%, Philippines peso 0.09%, China offshore 0.07% and South Korean won 0.05%. However, Japanese yen was up 0.2%.

The dollar index, which measures the US currency’s strength against major currencies, was trading at 100.31, up 0.05% from its previous close of 100.26.

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Today Rupee weakens against US dollar on Asian cues

Today Rupee weakens against US dollar on Asian cues

 

The Indian rupee on Tuesday weakened against the US dollar, snapping a nine-day rally, tracking losses in the Asian currencies markets.

Traders are cautious ahead of the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) bi-monthly monetary policy review meeting on Wednesday.

The rupee opened at 67.29 a dollar. 15At 9.am, the home currency was trading at 67.31—down 0.13% from its previous close of 67.22.

Asian currencies markets were trading lower. Taiwan dollar was down 0.39%, South Korean won 0.38%, Singapore dollar 0.36%, Malaysian ringgit 0.22%, China offshore spot 0.19%, Philippines peso 0.17%, Japanese yen 0.11%, China renminbi 0.1%.

The dollar index, which measures the US currency’s strength against major currencies, was trading at 100.05—up 0.14% from its previous close of 99.91.

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Today Rupee opens 11 paise higher at 67.20 against US dollar

Today Rupee opens 11 paise higher at 67.20 against US dollar

 

The Indian rupee on Monday strengthened against the US dollar tracking the gains in the local equity and Asian currencies markets. The rupee gained for the ninth consecutive session, its longest winning streak since June 2011.Traders are cautious ahead of an event heavy week.

The local currency opened at 67.21 a dollar and touched a low of 67.20, a level last seen on 11 November 2016. At 9.15am, the home currency was trading at 67.22, up 0.17% from its previous close of 67.32.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will meet on Wednesday for its bi-month policy. Seven out of 10 bank economists polled by Mint expect RBI to cut its repo rate by 25 basis points to 6%. The other three expect the repo rate to remain unchanged.

Asian currencies were trading higher as the dollar weakened after mixed US employment data reduced expectations for a US Federal Reserve interest rate increase in March.

The dollar index, which measures the US currency’s strength against major currencies, was trading at 99.71, down 0.16% from its previous close of 99.87.

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Rupee hits nearly three-month high against US dollar in opening trade

Rupee hits nearly three-month high against US dollar in opening trade

 

The Indian rupee hit nearly a three-month high in the opening trade against the US dollar ahead of the US jobs data due later on Friday. The rupee gained for the eight consecutive sessions, and this was the longest gaining streak since June 2011.

The local currency opened at 67.34 a dollar and touched a low of 67.32—a level last seen on 11 November 2016. At 9.15am, the home currency was trading at 67.35—up 0.03% from its previous close of 67.38.

India’s benchmark Sensex index rose 0.12% or 39.95 points to 28,266.56. So far this year, Sensex has risen 6%

Asian currencies were trading lower. Philippines peso was down 0.24%, China offshore 0.13%, Singapore dollar 0.1%, Thai baht 0.06%, Indonesian rupiah 0.06%, Malaysian ringgit 0.05%. However, Taiwan dollar was up 0.31%, China renminbi 0.22%, Japanese yen 0.11%.

The dollar index, which measures the US currency’s strength against major currencies, was trading at 99.818—up 0.03% from its previous close of 99.79.

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Indian rupee hit an eight-week high against the US dollar

Indian rupee hit an eight-week high against the US dollar

 

The Indian rupee hit an eight-week high against the US dollar on Thursday, as foreign institutional investors (FIIs) continued to buy in local equity markets.

The local currency opened at 67.42 a dollar and touched a high of 67.39, a level last seen on 8 December 2016. At 9.15am, the home currency was trading at 67.43, up 0.06% from its previous close of 67.48.

This was the seventh consecutive session when the rupee opened higher. FIIs bought nearly $517.81 million in equity over the last 10 trading sessions and have been buyers on all but one trading session over this period.

Asian currencies were trading mixed after US Federal Reserve officials gave little direction on when it might next raise rates. The Fed acknowledged rising confidence among consumers and business and reiterated its intention to lift rates gradually as the labour market tightens.

The dollar index, which measures the US currency’s strength against major currencies, was trading at 99.58, down 0.07% from its previous close of 99.641.

 

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