The sovereign gold bond was conceptualised as an instrument which could kill two birds with one stone. It would partially satisfy Indian investors’ demand for gold, which has to be imported, and help fund the central government’s borrowing needs at a low interest rate.
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Indian Rupee Appreciates Against The U.S. Dollar
Indian rupee strengthened 17 paise to open at 82.68 against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday. The Indian rupee strengthened against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday on the back of a possible RBI intervention in the foreign exchange market and a pause in the greenback’s rally.
Currencies Forecast: US Fed may not yield to market pressure
India’s forex reserves slumped to the lowest in over two years, marking the third straight week of decline as the Reserve Bank of India, true to its word, intervened to keep the rupee from weakening past 80 per dollar during a week when the dollar surged to over two-decade highs.
Safe-Haven Currencies in Demand Amid U.S., Iran Tension
The yen and other safe-haven currencies were in demand on Monday, along with assets such as gold, as investors fretted that the killing of Iran’s most prominent military commander by the United States could trigger a broader Middle East conflict.
India’s foreign Exchange Reserves Rose by $441 Million During The Week Ended
India’s foreign exchange reserves rose by $441 million during the week ended November 15, official data showed on Friday.
USD/CNY consolidates around 6.9050 Mark, People’s Bank of China sets Yuan mid-point at 6.8822
We prefer to take short position on USD/CNY only below 6.8976, stop loss 6.92 and target of 6.8525.
It made intraday high at 6.9087 and low at 6.8976 levels.
Indian Rupee Strengthens Noticeably Against U.S. Dollar
USDINR Currencies Updates : – It made intraday high at 70.42 and low at 69.34 marks.
USDINR Future Long Term Outlook below 70, Downside Expected levels 68.40 – 67.10
USDINR future Long Term Outlook below 70, Downside Expected levels 68.40 – 67.10
NZ Dollar Falls as Aussie Consumer Sentiment Weakens
The New Zealand dollar fell, dragged lower with the Australian dollar on signs consumer sentiment is weakening across the Tasman.
GBPUSD Longs Favored Above 1.3050
GBPUSD bulls also took out descending channel resistance on the 25th of last month. I pointed out this new support area last Sunday.