The Indian Rupee (INR) faces some selling pressure on Thursday as terrorist attacks in Kashmir, India, weighed on sentiment. Furthermore, rising crude oil prices undermine the Indian currency, as India is the world’s third-largest oil consumer.
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US Dollar near familiar range after PCE data
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against a basket of currencies, is currently flat near 104.30 on Friday following the release of the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) preferred inflation metric — the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index. The reading showed a mild uptick, helping the Greenback hold recent levels. However, the rally appears capped as safe-haven flows favor Gold, and technical signals remain bearish.
MCX Copper Hits 4-Month High 859
Copper futures rose to nearly $4.50 per pound on Thursday, marking a four-month high.
The rally was driven by a sharp decline in the US dollar and easing concerns over a global trade war.
Rupee on a weak pitch; prices inching close to 84.75 against dollar
The Indian rupee was down by 7 paise and touched Rs 84.73 against US dollar in early trade on December 9. The decline can be attributed to the outflow of foreign money and less activity in the Indian equity market.
Rupee Opens Stronger In Run-Up To Key US Payrolls Data
The rupee strengthened by 2 paise to open at 83.96 against the US dollar, according to Bloomberg data.
The Indian rupee opened stronger against the US dollar on Friday after nearly touching the psychologically key mark of 84 in the previous session. The domestic currency strengthened amid a marginal decline in the dollar index.
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Gold’s Decline Remained Capped Due to Expectations of Federal Reserve Cutting Interest Rates in September
Gold prices fell on Wednesday as the US dollar and Treasury yields strengthened, while the prospect of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates in September limited further downside.