Rupee falls to fresh record low of 96.20 against US dollar; down 5.5% since Iran war began

Rupee extended its fall on Monday, opening at an all-time low of 96.20 against the US dollar, slipping 0.2% from its previous close. This comes as the ongoing Middle East conflict continues to cloud sentiments and unsettle markets. With this fall the currency has trimmed 5.5% since the crisis began. Last week, the currency crossed […]

Rupee sinks 82 paise to all-time low of 93.71 vs US dollar as crude oil surge, FII outflows rattle sentiment

The rupee plunged by 82 paise, or nearly 1 per cent, to settle at an all-time low of 93.71 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday, weighed down by persistent foreign fund outflows and a sharp rise in global crude oil prices amid mounting geopolitical tensions, PTI reported.Forex traders said the domestic currency remained under […]

Iran hits Gulf energy sites after Israel gas field strike, world feels the heat

Iran intensified its attacks on oil and natural gas facilities around the Gulf Thursday, raising the stakes in a war that is sending shock waves through the global economy.The strikes, in retaliation for an Israeli attack on a key Iranian gas field, sent fuel prices soaring and risked drawing Iran’s Arab neighbours directly into the […]

Rupee strengthens! Indian currency surges 26 paise against US dollar; at 89.92 in early trading

The rupee showed slight improvement against the US dollar on Wednesday, surging 26 paise to reach 89.92 in early trading. This came due to a weaker dollar globally and falling crude oil prices. The currency had already shown positive movement on Tuesday, ending its four-day decline.Starting the day at 90.20, the rupee kept getting stronger […]